Political analyst Mr. William Owusu Ansah, who is the Executive Director for Strategic Volunteers for Fairness and Transparent Elections, has advised Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the running mate of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to seek guidance from former President John Agyekum Kufour and other senior officials of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
He said the perception people have about him and his arrogance and disrespect of people could affect him and his party.
He has therefore encouraged him to seek guidance from the former president and other officials of the party who have had an opportunity to experience political office.
This, he noted, will go a long way in shaping his public appeal and curing the negative perception some Ghanaians have about him.
Speaking in an interview on Nyankonton Mu Nsem on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM, the analyst said the selection of NAPO, as he is affectionately called, is a strategic decision that will help secure some votes for the presidential candidate.
He said we are not all perfect human beings and have our flaws, but the running mate should take steps towards painting a different picture of himself.
“NAPO should approach senior officials of the party. I know he has a good relationship with former President John Agyekum Kufour. He should seek guidance from him. When you are given a role as Education Minister, it is a huge and difficult ministry. The task there was very huge, and he did his best. He is a human being and has flaws. He should, however, be mindful of his uterances. Going forward, he should be mindful of his interpersonal relationships with others and how he speaks.
The comments he made about the recent energy crisis were terrible. He could have communicated his issues better. As someone who was tipped to be selected as the running mate, you should be disciplined and avoid engaging in acts that could make you appear arrogant.”
He also said the outdooring of NAPO in the Ashanti Region was a step in the right direction, especially when it is their stronghold.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
