{"id":8381,"date":"2024-10-03T11:37:38","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T11:37:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/?p=8381"},"modified":"2024-10-03T11:37:42","modified_gmt":"2024-10-03T11:37:42","slug":"akufo-addo-defends-bawumias-proven-loyalty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/?p=8381","title":{"rendered":"Akufo-Addo defends Bawumia\u2019s proven loyalty."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">President Akufo-Addo has praised Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), for his unwavering loyalty and dedication to the party and the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking during a visit to Wa in the Upper West Region, President Akufo-Addo commended Bawumia&#8217;s commitment, having worked alongside him for nearly two decades in various capacities, including as vice president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The president emphasised his confidence in Bawumia\u2019s loyalty and abilities, stating that he has never doubted his vice president\u2019s dedication to serving the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He noted that Bawumia&#8217;s track record and experience make him the ideal candidate to continue the NPP&#8217;s developmental agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">President Akufo-Addo urged Ghanaians to vote for Bawumia in the 2024 general elections, describing him as a leader who embodies loyalty, commitment, and a clear vision for the country\u2019s future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He encouraged voters to support Bawumia to ensure that the progress made under his administration continues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ose-youtube ose-uid-4694bcadd93e62ac135739dae3b69e80 ose-embedpress-responsive\" style=\"width:400px; height:400px; max-height:400px; max-width:100%; display:inline-block;\" data-embed-type=\"Youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allowFullScreen=\"true\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bXGk-miHAt4?feature=oembed&color=red&rel=0&controls=1&start=&end=&fs=0&iv_load_policy=0&autoplay=0&mute=0&modestbranding=0&cc_load_policy=1&playsinline=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media;accelerometer;autoplay;clipboard-write;gyroscope;picture-in-picture clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen referrerpolicy=\"origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In his address, the president also took the opportunity to criticize opposition leader John Dramani Mahama, arguing that Mahama lacks the vision and capability to lead the country effectively. Akufo-Addo warned against a return to the policies of the previous administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">President Akufo-Addo concluded by reiterating his belief that Bawumia is the right choice to lead Ghana into a new era of growth and prosperity, urging the people of the Upper West Region and all Ghanaians to rally behind the NPP flagbearer in the upcoming elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIn the nearly 20 years that I have been working with Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, I have not had one day, one occasion to doubt his loyalty, to doubt his commitment to our common goal. And I have come here to ask you for your support to make Bawumia break the 8.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI see that the former president is saying all kinds of things about the number 8 that he chose. That it means he is going to win. 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