Aftermath of NPP presidential primaries signals disunity – Mercy Abada
According to her, although the primaries themselves were largely peaceful, developments after the exercise point to growing cracks within the opposition party.
Mercy Abada, a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Communications Team in the Navrongo Central Constituency, has questioned the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) ability to remain united following its presidential primaries held on January 31.
According to her, although the primaries themselves were largely peaceful, developments after the exercise point to growing cracks within the opposition party.
Speaking on the Big Mike Breakfast Show on Wednesday, February 4, Abada argued that recent events in Parliament reflect internal disunity within the NPP.
“There is likely going to be a shake-up in their leadership in Parliament.” She said.
“Yesterday, while Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin was briefing the media, the minority caucus left for the residence of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia without informing him. He had to stop midway through the briefing to catch up with them after hearing the news. That alone tells you the party is not as united as it claims.”
She further alleged that the incident could signal an imminent change in the Minority leadership, suggesting that Afenyo-Markin may be replaced following Dr. Bawumia’s loss in his own constituency during the primaries.
Abada also cast doubt on Dr. Bawumia’s prospects ahead of the 2028 general elections, citing what she described as a poor record during his tenure as Head of the Economic Management Team.
“They have rebranded him from an economic whiz kid to a digital expert because they have realised he failed woefully in managing the economy,” she claimed.
“That is why he no longer delivers economic lectures.”
Her comments add to the growing political debate surrounding the internal dynamics of the NPP following its presidential primaries, as both major parties position themselves for the next general elections.
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