Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), has urged his main rival, John Dramani Mahama, to exercise patience and allow him the opportunity to serve as President.
During a visit to the Wa Naa Fuseini Seidu Pelpuo IV’s palace on Sunday, May 19, Dr. Bawumia emphasized that while Mr. Mahama has already served as President, he has not yet had the chance to do so. Therefore, he urged Mr. Mahama to exercise restraint and allow him to take his turn.
Dr. Bawumia pointed out that according to the constitution, Mr. Mahama is eligible for only one term, whereas he has the potential to serve for two terms if elected. Despite engaging in political campaigns, Dr. Bawumia emphasized that he is focused on addressing issues that are of importance to the Ghanaian people rather than resorting to insults or personal attacks against his opponents.
“My main opponent and I are both your children. We are both from the north, and he has been president before, but I haven’t been president before, so I have told him (John Mahama) that he is my senior brother, and he should have patience for me so I can also become president of this country,” Dr. Bawumia said.
“I will be able to be president for 8 years, and he can only be president for four years, so if the presidency is coming home, then we should have it for 8 years rather than four years,” he added.
