Oforikrom MP, Dr Emmanuel Marfo, has criticised the NPP leadership for failing to align its actions with the policies and campaign message of its presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, ahead of the elections.
According to the legislator, the apparent contradictions between government policies and Dr Bawumia’s promises undermined the party’s efforts and confused the electorate.
'Dr. Bawumia, during his campaign, clearly stated that LGBTQ+ would have no place in his administration. That was a strong message, and the timing was right for President Akufo-Addo to sign that into law when he had the opportunity.
'But that did not happen, creating the impression that the President and the Vice President were not on the same page,' Dr Marfo explained.
He also touched on the contentious E-Levy, which Dr. Bawumia promised to cancel if elected.
“For someone championing digitalisation, the E-Levy was a drawback, yet the President had signed it into law. It became a nuisance for many people,” he said.
The MP stated that these contradictions weakened the party’s campaign, referencing a saying to illustrate his point: “What you are doing is so loud, I cannot hear what you are saying.”
Marfo argued that these mixed signals made Ghanaians question the credibility of Dr Bawumia’s promises.
'If the government, which has the power now, cannot implement what Dr Bawumia is preaching, why should the electorate believe that he can do it when he assumes office?' Dr Marfo quizzed.
He further expressed disappointment in President Nana Akufo-Addo, who has often described himself as Dr. Bawumia’s number-one supporter.
'If he truly supports Dr Bawumia, he should have taken policy steps to back him. But if the President himself doesn’t believe in Dr Bawumia’s message, why should the electorate?'
Dr Marfo stressed that such inconsistencies made the party’s campaign less effective, hurting its chances of winning the election and breaking the much-touted “8.”
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