A former MP counsels Bawumia, saying, “Be serious; don’t campaign like you’re running for SRC elections.”

In the run-up to the next general elections, Timothy Ataboadey Awontirim, the former Member of Parliament for the Builsa North seat, has expressed his misgivings over the New Patriotic Party's flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. Dr Mahamudu Bawumia Mr. Awontirim lambasted Dr. Bawumia for using his focus on addressing energy issues as a campaign opener and accused him of not taking the elections seriously during an interview with Joy Prime's Roselyn Felli on Prime Morning. "You've got a rough start if you're still talking about the 'dumsor' economy today. This year's elections will be decided by policies, he stressed. Mr. Awontirim drew attention to alleged shortcomings in the NPP's general messaging, policy clarity, and communication. In order to engage with a larger audience and guarantee the party's electoral victory, he emphasized the significance of adopting a more concentrated and inclusive strategy. "It's elementary; Ghanaians have transcended the 'Dumsor' economy." Bawumia needs to be a legitimate contender. It is not part of Bawumia's policy to criticize John Mahama; instead, she should take the people of Ghana seriously," he said. Mr. Awontirim expressed doubts about Dr. Bawumia's capacity to lead at the highest level and brought up issues with decision-making and the execution of policies when Bawumia was in office. He asked the flagbearer to give thorough justifications for his candidacy for president. "I think that after seven or eight years in office, he ought to be aware of the policies he is implementing; a manifesto is not even necessary. When he became office, he gave the populace great expectations and policies that he believed he could implement. He was unique among masters," Mr. Awontirim said. Rather than treating the campaign like an SRC presidential race, he urged Dr. Bawumia to present fresh concepts and policies that speak to Ghanaians. "Tell us why we should vote for you; tell us about the new ideas you are bringing; don’t start as if you are campaigning to become an SRC president." Other stories 10 things to think about before to having a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) procedure Ghana will shortly transition to a 5G network — NCA Mahama should be treated like your older brother, Ya-Na counsels Bawumia. Parents are asked to assist Mfantsipim School in order to prevent defaulting on a GH¢204,000 debt owed to ECG. Afenyo-Markin vs. Jinapor: The “dirty” verbal altercation between two close friends in parliament