Bawumia hits back at Mahama over condemnation of clergy, chiefs and CSOs

NPP flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has taken aim at former President John Dramani Mahama for what he described as inappropriate and unbecoming remarks.

Dr. Bawumia’s response follows Mahama’s recent critique of the clergy, traditional leaders, and civil society organizations (CSOs), accusing them of failing to hold the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government accountable for its governance.

Speaking during his campaign tour of the Greater Accra Region, Dr. Bawumia expressed disappointment in Mahama’s statements, suggesting that the former President’s words reflect frustration over the possibility of losing the upcoming elections.

“He’s realized he is about losing miserably, so everything gets him angry. I have heard him insulting the clergy, traditional leaders, Imams, and CSOs. He says they are hypocrites,” Dr. Bawumia said.

He questioned whether such statements are appropriate for a former Head of State, adding, “Should such statements come from a former President? Now he says the NPP government is a useless government. Should such statements come from a former president?”

Mahama’s comments, which drew Dr. Bawumia’s ire, were made on September 15 during a campaign event at the Okaikwei North Constituency. The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) had criticized religious and traditional leaders, along with CSOs, for praising the NPP government despite what he described as its underperformance.

“We must come together and tell the government that their time is up. They have underperformed. But you will find some chiefs, pastors, traditional leaders, and Muslim leaders congratulating them for a good job done, telling him (Bawumia) that he has done well. You want to win with this kind of bad governance?” Mahama questioned.

He further accused these groups of hypocrisy, stating, “Hypocrisy is what is pulling this nation back. It doesn’t matter who is in office; we must be truthful at all times. These are the things that hinder our development.”

This exchange marks yet another chapter in the ongoing rivalry between the NDC and the NPP, with each side ramping up efforts to secure voter support ahead of the polls.

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