Kemi Musah Fires Back at NDC Communicators Over Bawumia, Says They Ignore His GoldBod Contribution

A member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Communications Team, Kemi Musah, has criticised communicators of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for what she describes as their persistent attempts to discredit former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, arguing that they deliberately overlook his contributions to Ghana’s economic and institutional development.

According to Musah, NDC communicators are quick to criticise Bawumia whenever political discussions arise but appear reluctant to acknowledge initiatives and policies she believes are associated with his leadership and vision.

She specifically mentioned the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), insisting that Bawumia deserves recognition for his role in conceptualising the initiative.

NDC communicators discredit Dr. Bawumia at every turn, yet they fail to acknowledge that he is the brain behind GoldBod, Musah stated.

Her comments have reignited discussions about the contributions of political leaders to major national initiatives, particularly as the NPP and NDC continue to defend their respective records ahead of future political contests.

Musah’s remarks also highlight the growing political disagreements surrounding the ownership, development and implementation of government policies and programmes.

In Ghana’s highly competitive political environment, both major parties frequently seek to establish their involvement in initiatives that they believe have the potential to transform the country’s economy.

The GoldBod initiative has attracted considerable political attention because of its connection to Ghana’s gold sector and broader efforts to strengthen the country’s management of gold resources.

For Musah, however, the apparent reluctance of NDC communicators to recognise Bawumia’s contribution represents an example of what she considers selective political commentary.

She believes political differences should not prevent public figures from acknowledging the contributions of individuals whose ideas and policy initiatives have influenced national development.

Her intervention is likely to generate further reactions from both NPP and NDC supporters, especially regarding the origins and development of GoldBod.

While the NDC has its own position on the initiative, Musah’s comments have placed renewed focus on Bawumia’s political legacy and the extent to which his contributions should be recognised.

Ultimately, her message is that political rivalry should not erase contributions to national development, regardless of party affiliation.

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