Ya-Na Abukari II, the ruler of Dagbon, has urged Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to view his political opponent, John Dramani Mahama, as his elder brother rather than an adversary.
Consequently, he is advised to refrain from engaging in a derogatory campaign, which has been a prominent feature of his recent tour. The Ya-Na emphasizes that John Dramani Mahama, representing the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) as their flag bearer, is also a fellow northerner and should be regarded as a brother rather than an adversary.
The Ya-Na expresses gratitude that both political parties have selected candidates from the northern region, increasing the likelihood of the next president being from the upper part of the country. In response, the Vice President assures that the 2024 campaign will focus on accomplishments rather than insults.
“John Mahama is your big brother and not your enemy. See him as an elder brother as you go about your campaign. We just have to be grateful to all Ghanaians for trusting that only a northerner can lead Ghana after 2024. It is a big opportunity for us to demonstrate our maturity, competence, honesty, and dedication to move Ghana forward. Ya-Na, I wish to assure you that my team and I will conduct a clean campaign as you have indicated because myself and John Mahama are all your sons. What I will be doing is that I will bring to bare my ideas that I know will compliment the development we are currently seeing. My brother lacks ideas and so tends to criticize my ideas but I know Ghanaians are decerning and will vote the NPP that I lead,” he noted.
Dr Bawumia on the other hand, used the occasion to thank delegates and the Ya-Na for their support, which led to his overwhelming victory in the November 4 presidential primary.
“I am grateful to you Ya-Na and the entire Dagbon for the support but the real battle lies ahead and I will need your support again. “We have a battle ahead and Insha Allah with your support we shall overcome,” he was confident.
The Vice President has been on a ‘Thank You’ tour since his election on November 4 as the flagbearer of the NPP.
