Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Vice President and the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP’s) presidential candidate, has criticized former President John Mahama for what he terms as inappropriate remarks.
This comes after a widely circulated video (below) on social media showed Mr. Mahama making strong comments at a campaign event, accusing chiefs, religious leaders, and civil society organizations of hypocrisy for backing the NPP instead of supporting efforts to remove the NDC from power.
Speaking at a rally in Amasaman, Greater Accra Region, Dr. Bawumia expressed surprise at what he called “unpresidential” remarks from the former President. He suggested that Mr. Mahama’s frustration stems from his fear of losing the upcoming election.
“You all know this election is between myself and former President Mahama. But based on the way the campaign is going, he sees that he will lose significantly, and he reacts angrily at the slightest provocation,” Dr. Bawumia stated.
He continued, “Today I hear he has insulted pastors, Imams, chiefs, and civil society groups, calling them hypocrites. How can a former President say such things? Is this the way a former leader should speak?”
Dr. Bawumia also referenced Mr. Mahama’s past criticisms of the Electoral Commission and the NPP government, questioning the former President’s choice of words.