Former Deputy Finance Minister Dr. Stephen Amoah has sparked controversy within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) after publicly dismissing former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia’s electoral viability for the 2028 polls.
The comments, made during a student wing meeting in Kumasi, drew immediate scrutiny as 2024 election data revealed Bawumia outperformed Amoah’s preferred candidate Kennedy Agyapong in the crucial Ashanti Region stronghold.
Amoah’s remarks, which included questioning religion-based voting patterns, highlight growing factional tensions as the party prepares for post-election rebuilding.
His analogy comparing political leadership to medical treatment – suggesting comprehensive solutions outweigh singular focus areas – reflects emerging debates about the NPP’s future direction.
The public criticism of Bawumia, who secured 35,648 presidential votes in Nhyiaeso Constituency compared to Agyapong’s 35,502 parliamentary tally, signals potential ideological battles ahead of the next leadership transition.
