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Anthony Karbo, a senior aide to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, has defended former President John Agyekum Kufuor\u2019s endorsement of Dr Bawumia for the upcoming December elections, describing it as a testament to Bawumia\u2019s leadership capabilities.<\/p>\n
Former President Kufuor, in an earlier interaction with journalists on Sunday, November 17, urged Ghanaians to rally behind Bawumia, describing him as the best candidate for the presidency.<\/p>\n
However, the endorsement has drawn sharp criticism from some quarters, notably from Alan Kyerematen, the Movement for Change presidential candidate.<\/p>\n
Speaking on Oyerepa TV, Kyerematen expressed his disapproval of Kufuor\u2019s public stance, arguing that it undermines the statesman\u2019s neutrality. He claimed that the endorsement had subjected the former president to undue criticism and harmed his reputation.<\/p>\n
\u201cKufuor is my uncle and an elderly person, and I don\u2019t want to say something publicly against him. But what he has done, has created a big blot on his political career. Do you realise how people have started making derogatory comments about him? Don\u2019t you hear the insults? Look at the kind of people insulting him.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s very respected in Ghana, so why would he now be engaging in politics of this nature? He\u2019s my uncle and his actions are bad, he\u2019s treading on dangerous ground, and he has to stop. He knows what he\u2019s doing.\u201d<\/p>\n
In a statement made during an interview on Citi FM\u2019s Eyewitness News<\/strong><\/em> on Monday, November 18, Karbo affirmed Kufuor\u2019s right to publicly express his political preference, emphasizing that the endorsement was grounded in Bawumia\u2019s proven track record and vision for Ghana\u2019s economic transformation.<\/p>\n Karbo dismissed the concerns raised by critics, emphasising that Kufuor\u2019s endorsement should not be viewed as partisan but as a reflection of his confidence in Bawumia\u2019s ability to lead.<\/p>\n He urged Ghanaians to focus on the substance of Kufuor\u2019s message, highlighting the former president\u2019s recognition of Bawumia\u2019s potential to address Ghana\u2019s economic challenges and drive progress.<\/p>\n Kufuor\u2019s endorsement of Bawumia has tarnished his reputation \u2013 Alan<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n