The National Youth Organizer of the NPP, Salam Mustapha, has drawn a contrast between former President John Mahama and Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP flagbearer, citing their differing records on corruption.

He noted that while Mahama has faced corruption allegations, Bawumia has not been linked to any corruption scandals.

Salam Mustapha, who has had the opportunity to work with Dr. Bawumia, affirmed that in his experience, Dr. Bawumia has consistently demonstrated integrity and has not been engaged in any corrupt practices.

As such, Mustapha challenged individuals with any information or evidence related to corruption allegations against Dr. Bawumia to come forward and present it.

He pointed out that the NDC may not be in a position to issue a similar challenge regarding President Mahama, given his past associations with corruption allegations.

Mustapha noted that in the case of President John Mahama, the corruption allegations are backed by evidence, rather than being a mere public perception.

“I am against corruption, and I am a firm advocate for the fight against corruption… And I am not the one saying it. The crown courts in London point to him as having been complicit in the Airbus scandal. For him he is super corrupt, he is fantastically corrupt, he is chronically corrupt and he is overly corrupt. And I am not the one saying it. There is evidence of it on him.”
Salam Mustapha

He implied that if President Mahama is the only alternative to Dr. Bawumia, then Ghana’s future may be bleak.

Salam Mustapha has expressed reservations about the latest poll results released by Fitch Solutions, which show President Mahama leading with 54% of the votes.

He expressed skepticism about Fitch’s report, pointing out that it is based on information from Global Info Analytics headed by Mussa Dankwah.

He stated that Global InfoAnalytics is a source with a questionable track record and limited credibility.

“He [Mussa Dankwah] has never done any research that is accurate. I am a researcher. So I understand the tenets of research. To say the NDC will win with 99% in Oforikrom is out of place. I don’t know which kind of research will bring this outcome?”
Salam Mustapha

He dismissed the Fitch report as fanciful, arguing that the NDC’s numbers don’t add up to a 54% victory, and the report’s findings are not grounded in reality.

Muntaka Doubts NPP’s 80% Target In Ashanti Region

Meanwhile, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, former Minority Chief Whip and MP for Asawase cast doubt on the New Patriotic Party’s lofty target of securing over 80% of votes in the upcoming December election in the Ashanti Region, describing it as an unrealistic ambition.

Muntaka stressed that the NPP’s subpar performance in the Region will have noticeable consequences, forecasting that voters will hold them accountable at the polls.

He voiced doubts about the NPP’s electoral chances, casting doubt on their capability to attain such an ambitious target, especially in light of the evident hurdles and challenges they face.

“With all the struggles that are so glaring, are you going to deny us from voting? Or how are you going to get the 85%? I heard somebody screaming about 85% and I said this guy is coming from some kind of place”.
Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka

Muntaka expressed confidence that the NDC will see a significant improvement in the Ashanti Region, predicting that they will secure at least 32% of the votes, a notable gain from previous performances.

The NDC retaliated against the NPP’s corruption allegations by citing Ghana’s ranking on the global Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) to counter the accusation and turn the tables on their opponents.

Muntaka reaffirmed the NDC’s position, emphasizing that although multiple polls indicate a favorable outlook for the party, they will nonetheless maintain a vigorous campaign effort to guarantee a successful outcome in the December elections.