Ghanaians didn’t reject Bawumia because he’s Muslim – Opare-Ansah

Frederick Opare-Ansah, campaign manager for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, responded to claims about religion affecting the election outcome. He stated that Dr. Bawumia's faith did not play a role in his loss during the 2024 general elections.

Opare-Ansah defended the former presidential candidate strongly. He said data shows that religion was not a key factor. “The election outcome was influenced by many issues, but faith was not decisive,” he explained on the Wontumi Morning Show.

He mentioned that Dr. Bawumia commissioned research to explore religious narratives after the election. The findings did not support claims of Ghanaians voting based on religion.

Opare-Ansah provided examples from various constituencies to back his argument. In Sunyani West, a predominantly Christian area, an NDC Muslim candidate won the parliamentary seat.

In Assin Central, another NDC Muslim candidate also emerged victorious. Additionally, in Assin South, Reverend Ntim Fordjour serves as MP.

Despite being a Reverend Minister, Dr. Bawumia received more votes than Rev. Fordjour in their constituency’s presidential election.

These examples show the political maturity of Ghanaian voters. They are willing to vote based on issues rather than religious affiliation.