2024 Election: Kennedy Agyapong Sabotaged Bawumia’s Campaign – Maurice Ampaw
Legal Expert Claims Internal Party Struggles Led to NPP’s Defeat
- Maurice Ampaw alleges that Agyapong tarnished Bawumia’s image during the NPP primaries.
- He claims the party failed to promote Bawumia properly, leading to low support from NPP voters.
- Ampaw warns that fielding Agyapong in 2028 could keep the NPP in opposition
Renowned private legal practitioner, Lawyer Maurice Ampaw, has alleged that Kennedy Agyapong sabotaged Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign, contributing to his defeat in the 2024 presidential election.
According to Maurice Ampaw, Dr. Bawumia inherited the challenges and unpopularity of former President Akufo-Addo, which made it difficult for him to secure victory.
In an interview on Lawson TV/Radio Ghana’s Se Sen Morning Show, he lamented that the NPP failed to project Dr. Bawumia in a positive light. He added that the party damaged his image during the presidential primaries, and there was a strong desire for change among voters.
“Somebody like Kennedy Agyapong tarnished Bawumia’s image during the primaries, and this made the NDC more popular. Meanwhile, all the NDC did was make promises,” he stated.
Maurice Ampaw further argued that the 42% of votes Bawumia secured came mostly from floating voters, as many NPP supporters did not turn out to vote. He also pointed out that former President John Mahama only gained an additional 100,000 votes compared to his 2020 election performance.
“Bawumia is not politically smart. Even though it was his first attempt, he still secured 42% of the vote. This means people believed in his vision, yet NPP members did not vote for him,” he emphasized.
However, he warned that if the NPP wants to remain in opposition, they should present Kennedy Agyapong as their candidate for the 2028 election.
According to him, Kennedy Agyapong would struggle in the election despite his popularity.
He stated, “Kennedy Agyapong is popular, but will that popularity translate into votes from NPP members?”
Maurice Ampaw also criticized Kennedy Agyapong, questioning his sincerity towards Dr. Bawumia. “If Kennedy Agyapong truly supports Bawumia, why doesn’t he give him a second chance to contest the presidential election?”
