He Looked Energetic on Screen, But Behind The Scenes, It Was Shambolic– Mussa Dankwah Reveals
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Renowned Ghanaian political analyst Musa Dankwah has pointed to former President Nana Akufo-Addo and Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s close association with him as key reasons for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) defeat in the recent elections. Dankwah revealed that around 80% of voters hold Nana Akufo-Addo responsible for the NPP’s loss, viewing him as the main factor behind the party’s failure.
Dankwah stressed that Dr. Bawumia’s ties to Nana Akufo-Addo also played a significant role in the party’s defeat. He clarified that Dr. Bawumia’s campaign performance itself was not the problem, but rather his connection to the former president, which negatively influenced voter sentiment. Dankwah also highlighted the impact of the Ken Ofori-Atta factor, particularly the introduction of the e-levy, a policy opposed by roughly 74% of Ghanaians.
Dankwah further criticised Dr. Bawumia’s campaign as poorly organised. He remarked, “In the final months leading up to the campaign, Dr. Bawumia struggled to maintain a coherent strategy. While he appeared energetic during public appearances, behind the scenes, the campaign was chaotic.” Dankwah’s analysis offers critical insights into the challenges the NPP faced during the elections and underscores the need for the party to reassess its strategy and leadership approach.