Political science lecturer at the KNUST, Dr. Amakye Boateng, has said the ruling NPP has lost the grips of power within one year of the election.
According to the renowned political scientist, “no magic can turn around the current economic woes.
He blamed the problem on bad governance supervised by the president.
Speaking on GhanaAkoma Dr Amakye Boateng, Galamsey under this administration has been left to fester, some government officials are even complicit, and Nana Addo sits aloof without any action.
On the issue of choosing a running mate, he advised that a Christian could be considered for the role of balancing the religious community.
Rumour that former Chairman of the Church of Pentecost and a member of the board of trustees, the National Cathedral, Apostle Professor Opoku Onyimah’s name has popped up in the running mate discussion He asked if he is known within the NPP circles?”
On the other targets, he described the majority leader as knowledgeable and articulate, but he said the Suame lawmaker is not popular in the Ashanti region. “People are angry with him in his constituency; he will not help Bawumiah at all,” he said.
On Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh, he described him as hardworking “he has support in his constituency, but I am not sure whether it translates nationwide.” He said Napo, the current energy minister is not an option.
In his view, the current Education Minister, Dr. Osei Yaw Adutwum, said his problem was his connection with party supporters. “Someone once told me that Adutwum does not take care of the party supporters, and that might go against him.” However, he said he has no issues with his public life, which is a plus for Dr. Adutwum, unlike Napo.
“Adutwum can help Bawumia,” he stated.”