- Ahiagbah defends NAPO's character, saying he's widely known for his generosity.
- Generosity is a key trait for leaders, defining their moral goodness and selflessness.
- The Bawumia-Opoku Prempeh ticket receives praise from President Akufo-Addo and Dr. Bawumia.
- NAPO commits to helping Bawumia win the 2024 elections and transform Ghana's future.
The Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has come out in defense of Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO), the running mate to the party’s flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. Ahiagbah has asked the public to disregard attempts to label NAPO negatively, instead highlighting his widely recognized generosity.
Ahiagbah defined generosity as a fundamental orientation to life, involving moral goodness and self-sacrifice, and rejecting vices like selfishness and greed. He quoted American sociologist Christian Smith, emphasizing that generosity is not random, but a consistent behavior.
The NPP’s National Council unanimously endorsed Dr. Opoku Prempeh as the running mate on July 4, a decision President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo praised as an excellent partnership that will lead the party to victory in the 2024 general elections.
President Akufo-Addo expressed confidence in the Bawumia-Opoku Prempeh ticket, saying they make a very good pair and will win the elections. Dr. Bawumia thanked the National Council for their endorsement, praising Dr. Opoku Prempeh as astute and brilliant.
Dr. Opoku Prempeh assured the party that he will help Dr. Bawumia prosecute a formidable campaign to break the 8-year election cycle. He acknowledged the collective effort required and called on all party members to join hands to achieve their goal of transforming Ghana into a prosperous nation.
Ahiagbah’s defense of NAPO comes as no surprise, given the latter’s reputation for generosity and kindness. NAPO’s selection as running mate has been widely praised, with many seeing him as a strong addition to the Bawumia ticket.
The NPP’s communications director emphasized that Ghana needs a big-hearted president and vice president, hinting at the generous leadership that NAPO and Dr. Bawumia would provide.
Ahiagbah’s statement is a clear attempt to counter any negative labeling of NAPO and to emphasize his positive qualities. With the campaign season heating up, such defenses are likely to become more common.
Overall, the NPP appears confident in their ticket, with both President Akufo-Addo and Dr. Bawumia expressing their approval of the partnership. The party’s focus on generosity and kindness as key qualities for leadership is an interesting approach, and one that may resonate with voters.
As the campaign season progresses, it will be interesting to see how the NPP’s message of generosity and kindness is received by the electorate, and whether it will be enough to secure victory for the party in the 2024 general elections.
