Afoko is Bawumia’s clean-break man for 2028 – Political Science Lecturer
Political Scientist Dr Kwasi Amakye-Boateng has dismissed concerns that Mahamudu Bawumia and Awentami Paul Afoko, both from northern Ghana, should be excluded from leadership roles in the NPP because of their regional background. Speaking on Kumasi-based Akoma FM, the Senior Political Science Lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) said the […]
Dr Kwasi Amakye-Boateng, a Political Science Lecturer at KNUST, has dismissed concerns about Mahamudu Bawumia and Awentami Paul Afoko's regional backgrounds being a barrier to their leadership roles in the NPP. The Senior Lecturer emphasized that if both individuals are capable of contributing to the party's goals, their regional origins should not matter.
Dr Amakye-Boateng pointed out that the NPP's history demonstrates a precedent of prioritizing competence and the ability to contribute over specific backgrounds. He noted that political opponents often resort to trivialities like regional background when they lack stronger arguments. Dr Amakye-Boateng also highlighted an emerging trend in the NPP of supporting individuals based on their abilities, citing Bawumia's rise within the party as an example.
He further referenced the NPP's tradition of bringing together leaders from diverse backgrounds, suggesting that regional differences should not hinder the party's unity towards its political objectives. As the NPP prepares for its upcoming elections, Dr Amakye-Boateng believes Afoko's return to active politics could provide a chance for reconciliation and reinvigorate disaffected members of the party.
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