‘Experience and wisdom are often associated with age’ – Kufuor shades critics over Bawumia endorsement – Ghana News On-line
‘Experience and wisdom are often associated with age’ – Kufuor shades critics over Bawumia endorsement
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has responded to criticisms levelled towards him for endorsing Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer for the 2024 common elections.
The endorsement, which stirred debate inside political circles, has drawn reactions from numerous quarters, together with former Trade Minister Alan Kyerematen, now the Founder and Leader of the Movement for Change.
Speaking at a mini-rally in Abuakwa South on Wednesday, twenty seventh November, the previous President addressed his critics, defending his resolution to again Dr Bawumia.
Mr Kufuor pressured the worth of expertise and knowledge in management, suggesting that these attributes are sometimes related to age and may be instrumental in guiding a nation via challenges.
The former president dismissed the criticisms as unwarranted, emphasising that his endorsement of Dr Bawumia was based mostly on cautious consideration of his monitor document and imaginative and prescient for Ghana.
He underscored the necessity for Ghanaians to deal with electing a frontrunner able to persevering with the nation’s progress.
The former President concluded by calling for respect for divergent opinions inside the democratic course of.
He famous that whereas criticisms are a part of political discourse, the last word purpose needs to be to prioritise the nation’s improvement and stability over private disagreements.
“I am facing criticism for voicing my opinions on national matters due to my position as a statesman. Experience and wisdom are often associated with age.”
“The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is my political affiliation, and it was through this party that I attained the presidency. Additionally, my child, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has been elected through the party.”
“During my administration, he was a member of the Bank of Ghana team and demonstrated remarkable performance during a challenging period when Ghana was in financial distress. Their efforts were instrumental in revitalizing the economy at that time,” Mr Kufuor acknowledged.
Source: myjoyonline.com
