Hopeson Adorye, the Director of Operations of Alan Kyeremateng’s 2024 campaign has wondered why Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia wants to ‘jump the queue’ to become President.
According to him, the current formula which is backed by history and data does not support the bid by Dr Bawumia to be elected flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party for the 2024 elections.
Hopeson Adorye, a former Parliamentary Candidate for Kpone-Katamanso Constituency has stirred the outrage of supporters of the Vice President following a declaration he made in Kumasi that northerners in the New Patriotic Party are mostly fit for running mate position.
“Whenever a Dankwa leads the party, the Busia side step aside but there is a Dombo running mate. Whenever a Busia lead, the Dankwa side step aside but there is a Dombo running mate. As for the Dombos they are always there,” he said to a cheerful gathering of supporters of Alan Kyeremateng in Kumasi.
In an attempt to explain his comments which have been widely condemned by members of the party, the Alan campaign director further intimated that the bid by Dr Bawumia to want to be president does not support a perceived hierarchy that has been laid down for the party since 1992.
“Akufo-Addo’s camp told Aliu Mahama and Alan Kyerematen to wait for their turns. So now what is so difficult for Bawumia to also wait for his turn after his senior Alan Kyerematen?” He questioned in a statement.
He stated further that “In fact, since 1992, we are the only Party that has practiced Christian-Muslim Ticket since 1992. NDC at all times used Christian-Christian Ticket yet dominate all the Muslims Constituencies including Zango.
In 1992, NPP presented Christian Albert Adu Boahen and Muslim Roland Issifu Alhassan.
From 1998 to 2008, NPP presented Christian John Agyekum Kufuor and Muslim Alhaji Aliu Mahama.
From 2008 up to date, NPP has presented Christian Akufo-Addo and Muslim Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
Therefore per the formula, the running-mate since 1992 has been a permanent reserved position for the Dombo’s camp regardless of whether a Dankwa protégé or Busia protégé is leading the Party as the Flagbearer. This is exactly what I said and it is supported by historical data and science”.
