Bawumia and I coming from the North won’t disadvantage me – Paul Afoko
New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Chairman hopeful, Awentami Paul Afoko, says his northern background and that of the party’s flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, should not influence delegates against voting for him in the upcoming national executive elections. According to Mr Afoko, the NPP is a national party that does not select its leaders based on […]
Awentami Paul Afoko, a National Chairman hopeful for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), insists his northern origins and those of party leader Dr Mahamudu Bawumia should not deter delegates from voting for him in the upcoming elections. The NPP, Afoko emphasizes, is a national party that does not judge candidates based on ethnicity or religion, but on their ability to perform their duties.
Speaking to Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, Afoko expressed confidence in working harmoniously with Dr Bawumia if elected, praising his humility and leadership qualities. Afoko firmly rejected the notion that his and Dr Bawumia's northern backgrounds would be a disadvantage, stressing that the NPP values capability over regional affiliation.
He urged for party unity, asserting that the NPP must transcend ethnic, religious, and factional divides to regain power in the 2028 elections. Afoko reiterated his commitment to reforming and restoring the NPP to government, acknowledging that such an endeavor would require collective effort. He urged delegates to view his candidacy as a united front for the party’s resurgence, rather than a personal or factional claim.
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