Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has issued a sharp critique of recent remarks made by Sarah Adwoa Safo, the former MP for Dome-Kwabenya, regarding the upcoming presidential primary.
Mr. Mensah attributed Safo’s endorsement of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to “selfish political interests,” suggesting that her support is rooted in personal gain rather than the party’s collective success.
The controversy stems from Adwoa Safo’s appeal to delegates to vote for Dr. Bawumia.
She reportedly warned that a Kennedy Agyapong presidency would threaten her political future, citing their personal history and the potential implications for her future appointments.
In a swift rebuttal, Mr. Mensah described these comments as self-centered. He noted the irony in her statement: while she framed Agyapong as a leader who would not favor “family and friends,” she simultaneously admitted her preference for Dr. Bawumia is based on what she stands to gain personally.
Speaking on the motivations behind the various campaigns, Mr. Mensah argued: “This is clearly the doing of the Lord—that the campaign of Dr. Bawumia is inadvertently campaigning for Kennedy Agyapong. Adwoa Safo is no ordinary politician, so her comments carry weight. She is thinking only of her personal political interests. It shows she is pursuing a political future at the expense of others.”
He contrasted the two frontrunners, asserting that while the campaign team members of Dr Bawumia are focused on personal appointments, Mr Agyapong himself is focused on the welfare of Ghanaians.
As the primary approaches, Mr. Mensah issued a bold directive to party delegates regarding potential financial influence:
“If they come to you with money and try to influence you to vote against Kennedy Agyapong—who the people prefer and who has what it takes to be President—spend their money, but vote against them,” he urged.
.He further dismissed fears of spiritual repercussions for taking such funds, stating: “If they curse you, it will not work. Many of these people have received their ex-gratia; if they give you money, take it. You can use it to buy a fowl or expand your business, but do not give them your vote.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
