Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, the former National Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticized Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), labeling him a failure.
In an interview with ChannelOne TV’s Umaru Sanda Amadu, Ampofo rebuked Dr. Bawumia for failing to meet expectations in salvaging the economy.
Ofosu Ampofo drew a comparison between Vice President Bawumia and Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, the leader of the Movement for Change, who is known for consistently presenting new ideas to gain power.
“I have come because the call for change of this government has moved beyond partisanship to a national clarion call. The clarion call is more or less a national call to duty to ensure that this government, which has brought so many economic hardships, is voted out,” Ampofo stated.
He questioned Bawumia’s performance and his current campaign rhetoric, suggesting it mirrors that of Alan Kyerematen.
“I keep on asking myself, is Bawumia who he claims to be? Because when he speaks on the campaign platform now, I ask whether he’s Alan Kyerematen, because he speaks as if he is trying to come out with new ideas.”
Ofosu Ampofo criticized Bawumia for his statements about the reintroduction of toll booths, pointing out that as Vice President and chairman of the Economic Management Team, Bawumia should not distance himself from the government’s actions.
“I wonder why a sitting Vice President would be making certain statements and forget his role as the chairman of the Economic Management Team. I heard him saying the reintroduction of the toll booths, you are part of this government. As the Vice President, it is your government. You are an integral part and the number two most important person.”
He emphasized that President Akufo-Addo appointed Bawumia due to his supposed economic expertise, but in Ampofo’s view, Bawumia has failed.
“When he was appointed, the president indicated he was bringing Dr. Bawumia because of his economic prowess and credentials to come and salvage the economy. So, completely he’s a failure, he’s a failure.”
Ofosu Ampofo urged Ghanaians to learn from recent South African elections and vote out the current government. He expressed surprise at the lack of vocal opposition to the country’s hardships under the current administration. “Ghanaians should look at what has happened in South Africa over their election and take their decision that will chart a new path for the future of this country.”
He concluded by saying, “I believe that the NPP under President Akufo-Addo and Bawumia has taken this country for granted. And the silence of the voices we used to hear when NDC was in power is very surprising. But I believe that the ordinary Ghanaian will rise to the occasion and show that there’s a change of government.”
Source: InsiderGH.com
