‘Bawumia was a crowd-puller, but we failed him’ – NPP MP

Outgoing MP for Asante Akim North, Andy Kwame Appiah-Kubi, has criticized the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for its lack of unity and support for Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign, which he described as historic and unprecedented.

Speaking on Joy News' Upfront, Appiah-Kubi highlighted Dr. Bawumia’s exceptional efforts, including an exhaustive nationwide tour, but lamented ineffective grassroots organization and internal sabotage within the party.

He noted that while Dr. Bawumia attracted massive crowds, follow-up efforts by party members fell short, undermining his momentum.

“He himself was a crowd-puller,” Appiah-Kubi stated, rejecting claims that others deserved credit for the campaign’s turnout.

The MP also accused his constituency executives of campaigning against him and blamed President Nana Akufo-Addo for ignoring MPs’ repeated warnings about internal discontent.

This disconnect, he argued, marked the start of the party’s decline. “One person’s unwillingness to act brought all of us to this situation,” Appiah-Kubi concluded.