Anthony Karbo, a senior aide to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, has defended former President John Agyekum Kufuor’s endorsement of Dr Bawumia for the upcoming December elections, describing it as a testament to Bawumia’s leadership capabilities.
Former President Kufuor, in an earlier interaction with journalists on Sunday, November 17, urged Ghanaians to rally behind Bawumia, describing him as the best candidate for the presidency.
However, the endorsement has drawn sharp criticism from some quarters, notably from Alan Kyerematen, the Movement for Change presidential candidate.
Speaking on Oyerepa TV, Kyerematen expressed his disapproval of Kufuor’s public stance, arguing that it undermines the statesman’s neutrality. He claimed that the endorsement had subjected the former president to undue criticism and harmed his reputation.
“Kufuor is my uncle and an elderly person, and I don’t want to say something publicly against him. But what he has done, has created a big blot on his political career. Do you realise how people have started making derogatory comments about him? Don’t you hear the insults? Look at the kind of people insulting him.
“He’s very respected in Ghana, so why would he now be engaging in politics of this nature? He’s my uncle and his actions are bad, he’s treading on dangerous ground, and he has to stop. He knows what he’s doing.”
In a statement made during an interview on Citi FM’s Eyewitness News on Monday, November 18, Karbo affirmed Kufuor’s right to publicly express his political preference, emphasizing that the endorsement was grounded in Bawumia’s proven track record and vision for Ghana’s economic transformation.
Karbo dismissed the concerns raised by critics, emphasising that Kufuor’s endorsement should not be viewed as partisan but as a reflection of his confidence in Bawumia’s ability to lead.
He urged Ghanaians to focus on the substance of Kufuor’s message, highlighting the former president’s recognition of Bawumia’s potential to address Ghana’s economic challenges and drive progress.
Kufuor’s endorsement of Bawumia has tarnished his reputation – Alan
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