Director of Research and Elections of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Evans Nimako, has revealed that the outcome of the November 4 election to elect a flagbearer for the party has indeed been free, fair and transparent.
According to him, the result of the presidential primaries is proof that the party is democratic and abides by the dictates of the law.
He revealed that despite the fact that the elections were highly competitive, it was free and devoid of electoral violence, for which reason all the aspirants accepted the outcome.
“If you look at the efforts put in by our candidates, it tells you that the NPP is formidable, and I must say that they have all accepted that the conduct of this exercise has been free, fair and transparent.”
Evans Nimako
Commenting on the votes garnered by one of the flagbearer aspirants, Kennedy Agyapong, he indicated that it is an endorsement of the NPP’s philosophy and democracy.
He emphasized that it was an endorsement of the party’s attitude and posture, nature, and scope.
“We believe in participation and views of our rank and file. That we do not impose our opinions on people and people must have the free will to express themselves.”
Evans Nimako
President Akufo-Addo confident of NPP beating NDC
Meanwhile, President Akufo-Addo has expressed confidence in the flagbearer-elect of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
In his congratulatory remarks, Akufo-Addo revealed that he believes Dr. Bawumia has the ability to unite the rank and file of the NPP to win power in the 2024 general elections.
Addressing supporters of the NPP, President Akufo-Addo called on the party members to work together to ensure that former President, John Mahama, does not win the 2024 elections.
“I am passing on the flagbearer role of our party after you have honored me to lead this party, and you have allowed me to serve this great party, I cannot forget.
“I have done my best, but I am still left with one thing to do, and that is to help elect Bawumia as President. So let us pull together to ensure [John] Mahama does not return to power.”
President Akufo-Addo
Furthermore, President Akufo-Addo expressed confidence that Dr Bawumia will be able to unite the party, with the help of the other three contestants, to “inflict a successful defeat on Mahama”.
To this end, he thanked the leadership of the party, from the local to the national levels, for a good fight fought.
“My message is simple, and it is one of gratitude to the regional executives, national executives, local executives, and all the people that contributed to this. And I want to thank you.”
President Akufo-Addo
On his part, the newly elected flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, called on all supporters of his contenders to unite and work together to break the eight-year cycle of power in the 2024 general elections.
“Let us join together to achieve the ambition of breaking the 8… That ambition requires the participation of all the aspirants including Kennedy Agyapong who wanted to give me a showdown today.”
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia
Moreover, Dr Bawumia noted that he will bring together all party members to ensure that the opposition NDC continues to stay in opposition. He further stated that his victory indicates that the NPP is truly an inclusive party.
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