The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has strongly denounced recent verbal attacks on former President John Agyekum Kufuor by Dela Edem, an aide to former President John Mahama and a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Ghanaians generally have slammed the Former President of Ghana, John Agyekum Kufuor for his support for torch bearer of the New Patriotic Party Dr Mahamudu Bawumia despite failing economic conditions in the country which he touted himself as economic wizkid. Edem’s remarks, made during a TV appearance, labeled Kufuor as “evil” and suggested his health challenges were a curse.
President John Agyekum Kufuor ‘s Comments about Dr Bawumia
“Dr. Bawumia didn’t come to lobby me, yet I put my weight behind him. People may not understand, but Bawumia is the right person to salvage Ghana,” former President J.A. Kufuor stated.#GhanaPolls2024#ElectionBureau#CitiVerify pic.twitter.com/YHdIlTpj1r
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STATEMENT: New Patriotic Party (NPP) has Denounces Verbal Attacks on Former President John Agyekum Kufuor
In a statement, NPP National Organizer Henry Nana Boakye called the comments “despicable and disgraceful,” emphasizing that such attacks on a respected statesman were unacceptable. “These baseless remarks dishonor Ghanaian political discourse,” he stated.
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The NPP criticized John Mahama for his silence, urging him to discipline his aide and publicly apologize to Kufuor. They asserted that Mahama’s inaction undermines respectful political engagement in the country.
The party highlighted its commitment to fostering civility and unity in Ghana’s politics, calling on all political players to reject personal attacks. “This behavior should not be condoned at any level of leadership,” Nana Boakye added.
