The confirmation comes following a private meeting between Afenyo-Markin and Dr Bawumia on Friday, June 28, held at the Vice President’s residence.

The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has confirmed that the majority caucus fully supports Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s decision to select Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh as his running mate for the upcoming December elections.

The discussion centred on Dr Bawumia’s choice of a running mate and its implications for their electoral strategy.

In an interview with Accra-based Citi FM, Afenyo-Markin emphasised the caucus’s unanimous endorsement of Dr Bawumia’s selection.

He noted that after Dr Bawumia informed the caucus of his decision, extensive consultations were held, leading to overwhelming support for the chosen candidate.
Mr Afenyo-Markin highlighted the confidence within the majority caucus regarding Dr Opoku Prempeh’s capabilities and contributions, indicating a unified stance as they prepare for the upcoming political contest.

“Yes, the leader of our party and flagbearer met with the leadership of Parliament and had an extensive engagement with us, regarding the way forward for the party going into the 2024 elections.

“And then, the conclusion was that our respected colleague, Dr Mathew Opoku-Prempeh, is his choice for running mate. And that is normally the practice, and out of respect, the caucus would have to be informed and engaged about the decision.”

“After, I proceeded and engaged the caucus, and so far, the feedback has been positive. That the generality of the caucus members is in support of his choice. What is it is that for it to become official or confirmed, there’s going to be a national council meeting,” he stated.

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A bigwig of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the Head of Running Mate’s Campaign, Alexander Percival Segbefia has stated that John Dramani Mahama, the presidential candidate for the NDC will win the 2024 elections with ease.

According to the former Minister of Health in the erstwhile Mahama administration, the achievements made by Mr. Mahama in just one term in office surpasses the two terms in office by Nana Akufo-Addo and Dr. Bawumia administration.

In an interview with Umaru Sanda on Citi FM’s Eyewitness News on Thursday, June 20, Mr. Segbefia stressed that the NDC is in a position to govern the country better than the NPP government, adding that, the NPP government has led the country into a deep ditch that needs the intervention of someone with a sterling leadership quality to savage.

He said, “…We have a case because there is a direct comparison now. We have a flag bearer who has been president before, has been Vice President before, you can compare his record as Vice President with the record of the current Vice President. You can compare his record as president with the current president.”

“He wins hands down. Take all the macroeconomic indicators, tell me in the last seven years add Kufuor’s years which hospital has ever been built by the NPP to write home about . . . not just health infrastructure.

We’ve done well in almost every structure or every portfolio that exists under this current government.

Meanwhile, Mr. Segbefia expressed utmost satisfaction with the composition of the campaign team ahead of the December 7 General elections, describing it as a strategic move to secure a rousing victory for the party.

The NDC’s Functional Executive Committee announced on June 19, 2024, the national campaign team which aims at preparing thoroughly for the December 7 general elections.

“ . . I think that strategically what we’ve done is good for us. We are happy with what we have done.”

“The meat will be put unto what is the bones and we are very conversant with how our campaign will run . . .we are very clear about our campaign, and we are happy with what we have put out.”

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The running mate of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has warned Ghanaians to be cautious of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2024 slogan, “It is possible,” claiming that the ruling party cannot deliver on its promises.

Speaking during an engagement with female media professionals in Accra, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang criticised the NPP’s track record, citing recent events as evidence of their inability to fulfil their commitments.

She referred specifically to the picketing by pensioner bondholders at the Finance Ministry demanding the release of their monies.

She urged Ghanaians to scrutinise the NPP’s promises critically and consider the reality of their delivery when making electoral decisions.

“At a time of different haircuts, and at a time old people picketing at the ministry of finance…at that time they also thought that none of this will happen, they didn’t even imagine that it is possible.

But that has been possible, so when you hear about it is possible, think about it. It is possible to picket at the Ministry of Finance, it’s possible to have a different style or haircut,” she said.

She strongly dismissed criticisms that the NDC lacks ideas and the vision to govern effectively if elected.

“When we say it is a people’s manifesto, we mean it, I keep saying that you can just shut a couple of us in a room for a couple of weeks and we can draft one for you nicely.

But for who are you doing the manifesto for? Does it include journalists? Yes, it includes journalists of many areas of focus.

“But what about the women? What is worrying them that we have to know? And if you don’t talk to them as a group, how will you know? It’s not that you lack ideas, no, those are childish. We’re a serious party. That is why we’re engaging all of you,” he said.

Source: citinewsroom