{"id":256670,"date":"2024-11-27T18:25:08","date_gmt":"2024-11-27T18:25:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/27\/bawumia-is-the-right-choice-kufuor-declares-amid-backlash\/"},"modified":"2024-11-27T18:25:08","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T18:25:08","slug":"bawumia-is-the-right-choice-kufuor-declares-amid-backlash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/27\/bawumia-is-the-right-choice-kufuor-declares-amid-backlash\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Bawumia is the right choice\u2019 \u2013 Kufuor declares amid backlash"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1732731908_44_John-Agyekum-Kufuor.jpg\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"32809075-afde-4fa5-b934-dc092db23729\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p>Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has dismissed calls to refrain from commenting on the 2024 general elections, following backlash over his endorsement of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate.<\/p>\n<p>Critics, including Movement for Change flagbearer Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, have urged the former president to avoid public endorsements, citing his status as a statesman.<\/p>\n<p>However, addressing supporters at the Ofori Panin Palace on November 27, during a campaign event alongside NPP running mate Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh in the Abuakwa South constituency, Mr Kufuor stood by his endorsement of Dr Bawumia.<\/p>\n<p>He reiterated his belief in Bawumia\u2019s leadership capabilities and urged Ghanaians to support the NPP in the upcoming elections.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cI am facing criticism for voicing my opinions on national matters due to my position as a statesman. Experience and wisdom are often associated with age.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe New Patriotic Party (NPP) is my political affiliation, and it was through this party that I attained the presidency. Additionally, my child, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has been elected through the party.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDuring my administration, he was a member of the Bank of Ghana team and demonstrated remarkable performance during a challenging period when Ghana was in financial distress. Their efforts were instrumental in revitalizing the economy at that time.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"uRLqZmWm7e\">\n<p>Kufuor\u2019s endorsement of Bawumia has tarnished his reputation \u2013 Alan<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><em><strong>#GhanaPolls2024<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>#CitiVerify<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>#ElectionBureau<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u2013<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Click on the link to join the Citi Newsroom channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU: https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>No spam, just the stories that truly matter! #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has dismissed calls to refrain from commenting on the 2024 general elections, following backlash over his endorsement of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate. 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