The New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has been urged by the Chairman of the Bono Regional Council of Chiefs, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II, to consider a Bono native as his running mate. This appeal comes as the party prepares for the upcoming elections.
The Dormaahene emphasized that selecting a running mate from a specific region could alienate voters from other regions, harming the NPP’s electoral prospects.
Instead, he suggested considering candidates from the Bono area, which boasts talented individuals worthy of the position.
Several names have surfaced, including Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, Ignatius Baffour Awuah, Kwaku Agyemang-Manu, Mahama Afful, and Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC), all of whom are natives of the Bono Region.
The Dormaahene emphasized that the Bono Region has an interest in the running mate selection and wants their people to be considered.
The political figures:
- Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC): NPP Bono Regional Chairman with impressive educational background and experience, including postgraduate degrees in International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, and Energy Economics. He is currently pursuing another Master’s program at Coventry University and has been appointed to the board of Tema Oil Refinery (TOR).
- Kwaku Agyemang-Manu: Chartered Management Accountant, Member of Parliament for Dormaa Central, and Minister of Health, with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Statistics from the University of Ghana. He has served in various ministries as a Deputy Minister of State and on several boards, including the Small Arms Commission of Ghana and the Bank of Ghana.
- Martin Kwaku Adjei-Mensah Korsah: Member of Parliament for Techiman South, Deputy Minister for Local Government, Decentralization, and Rural Development, and a member of the House committee and Foreign Affairs Committee. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Ghana and a master’s degree in Politics and International Relations.
- Ignatius Baffour-Awuah: Minister of Employment and Relations, Member of Parliament for Sunyani West, and former District Chief Executive of the Sunyani District Assembly. He has served as deputy minority chief whip and was re-elected as MP in 2012 and 2016.
- Yaw Afful: Member of Parliament for Jaman South, former CEO of EO, Kids Heaven Learning Centre in Acworth, Atlanta, US, with a Bachelor of Arts from Kennesaw University and a degree in International Affairs and Political Science.
These individuals demonstrate the Bono Region’s potential for producing capable leaders. The Dormaahene’s appeal highlights the importance of considering regional diversity in the selection process, as some critics believe the search for a running mate should transcend regional and ethnic factors.
