According to reports from GhanaWeb, a former government spokesperson has sharply criticized Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, accusing the former Vice President of turning his back on former President Nana Akufo-Addo and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) by distancing himself from key government shortcomings during his ongoing engagements with supporters.
In a letter published on April 26, 2025, via net2tvgh.com, Dr. Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, who served as the Government Spokesperson on Governance and Security under the Akufo-Addo administration, expressed disapproval of Dr. Bawumia’s efforts to separate himself from controversial initiatives such as the E-levy and the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP).
Now aligned with Kennedy Agyapong, a former presidential contender, Dr. Boakye-Danquah emphasized that Bawumia stayed silent during the rollout of these measures despite being the head of the Economic Management Team.
He criticized Bawumia for only opposing these policies when it became politically convenient.
He noted that Bawumia’s attempt to distance himself from the E-levy, a widely unpopular tax measure, did not align with his earlier silence during its passage, even as Ghanaians raised major concerns.
As Vice President, Bawumia had significant influence to either oppose or shape such policies but chose not to intervene, Dr. Boakye-Danquah pointed out, adding that claiming opposition afterward highlighted a lack of consistency.
He also argued that Bawumia’s failure to address the negative impacts of the DDEP while trying to dissociate himself later showed a lack of collective responsibility and appeared to be an opportunistic move.
Further criticism was directed at Bawumia for blaming Akufo-Addo for economic challenges, including inflation and rising fuel prices, despite playing a central role in shaping the government’s economic policies.
Boakye-Danquah also accused him of double standards, mentioning that Bawumia had once championed initiatives like the Nation Builders Corps (NABCO), which later collapsed without meeting its commitments, leaving many young beneficiaries abandoned.
He similarly criticized Bawumia for not speaking out on the delayed payments affecting caterers under the School Feeding Programme and workers in the afforestation sector.
Highlighting these points, Dr. Boakye-Danquah stated that Bawumia’s recent condemnations of projects like the National Cathedral and the government’s handling of illegal mining activities were further examples of a lack of loyalty, considering his key role in the administration.
He challenged Bawumia’s claims of being unaware of pre-election fuel price increases, suggesting such a claim was either a display of carelessness or a deliberate attempt to mislead.
Boakye-Danquah warned that Bawumia’s actions were part of a broader effort to shift blame and rehabilitate his political image at the expense of the party and the former president.
“Dr. Bawumia’s ‘justification tour’ is a calculated attempt to rewrite his legacy by scapegoating President Akufo-Addo and the NPP for failures he actively contributed to,” he said.
He urged the public to seek leadership that embraces responsibility rather than individuals who deflect blame for personal gain.