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Bawumia could win 2028 if current government performs worse – Akyem Asuom Kontihene
The Kontihene of Akyem Asuom, Nana Boadi Amponim Obodade III, says former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia could win the 2028 general elections if the performance of the current government becomes worse than that of the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration.
Sharing his views on the outcome of the NPP presidential primaries and the future political landscape, the traditional leader argued that voter decisions in 2028 will largely depend on economic conditions and governance under the present administration.
According to him, Dr. Bawumia’s chances of returning to power would improve only if key economic indicators deteriorate beyond previous levels.
He cited the exchange rate as one such factor, saying if the cedi depreciates further from its current level to as high as 25 or 30 cedis to the dollar, public dissatisfaction could grow.
He mentioned interest rates, stating that if rates rise above the levels recorded under the previous administration, people may begin to compare governments and reconsider their choices.
Nana Obodade III further pointed to the debt-to-GDP ratio, noting that if it exceeds the levels inherited by the current government, it could weaken public confidence.
Beyond the economy, he criticised what he described as arrogance, impunity, corruption, and mismanagement under the Akufo-Addo administration, claiming that Dr. Bawumia was part of that system.
He argued that only if similar or worse governance issues emerge under the current government would voters consider returning the former Vice President to power.
“In that situation, people may say the current government has not performed well, so let us give him another chance,” he suggested.
However, Nana Obodade III expressed doubt that such a scenario would occur, adding that the performance of the current National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration so far does not point to that outcome.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Police have arrested two suspects, including the alleged gang leader, in connection with the robbery attack on the Berekum Chelsea football team that resulted in the death of one of the players.
According to a Police update, the arrests were made after intelligence-led operations by security personnel.
One of the suspects sustained gunshot wounds during an exchange of fire with the police.
He has since been taken to a hospital where he is receiving medical treatment, while the other suspect remains in police custody assisting with investigations.
The Police indicated that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang linked to the attack.
They assured the public that more details will be provided as investigations progress.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Brazzaville to attend the investiture ceremony of Denis Sassou N’Guesso.
The ceremony follows the re-election of President Sassou N’Guesso for another five year term as leader of the Republic of the Congo.
President Mahama travelled to Brazzaville shortly after launching his Free Primary Healthcare Programme in Dodowa.
He is expected to return to Accra after the ceremony scheduled for Thursday morning.
By: Jacob Aggrey
