NPP Reacts After Asante Akim MP’s Remarks on Bawumia: “A Party of Unity”

• The New Patriotic Party has criticised comments by Asante Akim South MP, Kwaku Asante-Boateng, about former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia
• In a statement, the NPP’s National Secretariat distanced the party from the MP’s comments, saying it was a party of unity
• Asante-Boateng has defended the comments on Adom TV he made, saying they were taken out of context

The New Patriotic Party has condemned comments made by Asante Akim South MP, Kwaku Asante-Boateng, about former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

The remarks, in which Boateng is accused of comparing Bawumia to a slave, were made on Adom TV and sparked widespread outrage.

In a statement, the NPP’s National Secretariat distanced the party from the MP’s comments.

The NPP also stressed the importance of unity within the party.

“As a political tradition founded on the principles of freedom, justice, democracy, and equal opportunity, the Party remains dedicated to fostering a society where every Ghanaian, irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, or social background, can participate meaningfully in national development.”

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The party stressed that membership and recognition within the NPP are based on loyalty, commitment, and service, not on ethnicity or personal identity.

It also assured the public that the NPP will continue to uphold the dignity of every citizen and promote a political culture anchored in tolerance, respect, and inclusiveness.

Asante-Boateng reacts to backlash

In response, Peace FM reported that Asante-Boateng kicked against how his comments were perceived.

He denied claims that he referred to Bawumia as a slave and called the accusation false.

In a statement, the MP said his comments were taken out of context.

"The interview is public and available on YouTube for anyone who seeks the truth. My comments were contextual and focused solely on the circumstances surrounding his nomination, not his person, ethnicity, or religion."

He also said the reports were a calculated attempt to distort his remarks.

He said he was only drawing an analogy rooted in Asante chieftaincy traditions to explain that leadership in the NPP is earned through long-standing commitment, sacrifice, and service.

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The NPP flagbearer race

Bawumia is tightening his grip on the lead in the NPP flagbearer race, according to a recent Global InfoAnalytics poll.

Per the poll, 57% of voters prefer Bawumia as the party’s presidential candidate, compared to 29% who are backing former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong.

However, among NPP delegates, Bawumia leads with 47%, while Kennedy Agyapong trails with 17%.

Earlier figures showed that Bawumia previously earned 52% support among NPP delegates, while Agyapong was at 17%.

Bawumia, who was the party's flagbearer for the 2024 election, retains support from the NPP establishment.

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For example, 490 NPP youth organisers declared support for him ahead of the party’s 2026 primaries.

Kennedy Agyapong lobbies NPP delegates for votes

YEN.com.gh reported earlier that Agyapong urged delegates to select him as the party's candidate for the 2028 elections.

During a campaign tour in the Western North Region, Agyapong promised to deliver results within four years.

His passionate appeal generated mixed reactions on social media as the NPP presidential primaries approached.

Source: YEN.com.gh