Afoko could help Bawumia pursue ‘clean break’ ahead of 2028 – Dr Amakye-Boateng

Political Science lecturer Dr Kwasi Amakye-Boateng has stated that the region of origin for New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Mahamudu Bawumia and National Chairmanship candidate Awentami Paul Afoko should not be a factor in determining their suitability for leadership roles within the party. Speaking on Akoma FM, the Senior Lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) emphasized that the regional background of these politicians should be irrelevant if they are capable of contributing to the party's objectives.

Dr Amakye-Boateng questioned the significance of this concern, asserting that if both leaders can contribute to the collective aspirations of the party, there is no problem. He argued that the NPP's history has shown that competence and the ability to contribute to the party often take precedence over individual backgrounds. Dr Amakye-Boateng suggested that the NPP's interests should be prioritized when selecting people for leadership positions, rather than trivialities such as regional affiliations.

He pointed to party history as an example, citing Dr Bawumia's selection as presidential candidate as proof of the party's recognition of competence. Dr Amakye-Boateng also noted the NPP's tradition of supporting individuals based on their abilities and abilities, referring to the emergence of Afoko as an opportunity for the NPP to pursue reconciliation and attract disaffected party members ahead of the 2028 general election.