{"id":73416,"date":"2024-05-16T07:07:58","date_gmt":"2024-05-16T07:07:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/uncategorized\/bawumias-running-mate-ignoring-ashanti-region-will-be-suicidal-political-analyst"},"modified":"2024-05-16T07:52:08","modified_gmt":"2024-05-16T07:52:08","slug":"bawumias-running-mate-ignoring-ashanti-region-will-be-suicidal-political-analyst","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/all-news\/bawumias-running-mate-ignoring-ashanti-region-will-be-suicidal-political-analyst","title":{"rendered":"Bawumia\u2019s running mate: Ignoring Ashanti Region will be suicidal \u2013 Political analyst"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Ghana. <\/strong><\/span>A senior lecturer at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kwasi Amakye-Boateng, has warned that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and their flagbearer, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, cannot afford to overlook the Ashanti Region when selecting a running mate for the 2024 general elections.<\/b><\/p>\n

Dr. Amakye-Boateng emphasized the strategic importance of the Ashanti Region, asserting that it would be \u201csuicidal\u201d for Dr. Bawumia, who is from the northern part of Ghana, not to choose a running mate from the south, specifically Ashanti.<\/p>\n

He made these remarks on Onua FM\u2019s morning show Yen Nsempa on May 15.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe NPP has lost its grip on the Ashanti Region, and it would be beneficial to select a running mate from there,\u201d he stated, referencing the recent Ejisu by-election as evidence of the party\u2019s waning support in the area.<\/p>\n

\u201cPersonally, I don\u2019t think the party can ignore this region. The current situation in the party and the unfolding context demand it,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n

Although the NPP\u2019s constitution does not explicitly mandate regional balance in appointing running mates, the party has traditionally sought such balance. Notable examples include Albert Adu Boahen\u2019s selection of Roland Issifu Alhassan from the north, former President John Kufuor\u2019s choice of Aliu Mahama, and President Nana Akufo-Addo\u2019s selection of Dr. Bawumia.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, Clause 6(b) of Chapter 6 of Ghana\u2019s 1992 Constitution underscores the importance of achieving reasonable regional and gender balance in public office appointments.<\/p>\n

This constitutional principle, combined with established party practices, underscores the necessity of regional representation in the NPP\u2019s candidate selection process.<\/p>\n

BY: DAAKYEHENE NANA YAW ASANTE<\/b><\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Ghana. A senior lecturer at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kwasi Amakye-Boateng, has warned that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and their flagbearer, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, cannot afford to overlook the Ashanti Region when selecting a running mate for the 2024 general elections. 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