Dr Bawumia’s statement hints at the NDC’s strategic play for temporary control in Parliament, likely referring to a specific period when by-elections or parliamentary seats could change hands. However, Bawumia dismissed it as a short-lived effort, implying that the NPP remains confident in its chances of victory despite the NDC’s current push for majority status.
This rhetoric showcases the intense political rivalry between Ghana’s two main parties, as each side prepares its strategies and messaging ahead of the upcoming elections.
Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the Vice President and NPP’s Presidential Candidate, recently took a dig at the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), accusing them of desperation as they push to gain a temporary majority in Parliament. His comments followed a situation where the Speaker of Parliament declared several parliamentary seats vacant due to MPs contesting in the upcoming December elections on a different party’s ticket. The NDC caucus subsequently claimed a majority, despite a Supreme Court ruling that the affected MPs should remain in their seats until further legal clarification.
Bawumia sarcastically referred to the NDC’s push as an attempt to experience being the majority for just six weeks before the elections. He argued that this behaviour reflects the NDC’s acknowledgement that they are likely to lose the elections, which is why they are eager to taste a majority position, however brief. He expressed confidence that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will secure a decisive parliamentary majority in the December elections, emphasizing the work his party has done across constituencies to garner widespread support. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s remarks about the National Democratic Congress (NDC) reflect the ongoing political rivalry as Ghana’s general elections approach. The controversy arose after the Speaker of Parliament declared the seats of four Members of Parliament (MPs) vacant when they filed to contest the December 2024 elections on another party’s ticket. However, the Supreme Court intervened, ruling that these MPs remain in their positions until further clarification of the law. Despite this ruling, the NDC minority caucus began claiming a majority in Parliament.
Bawumia taunted the NDC, suggesting that their desire to hold the majority in Parliament for a short period reflects their fear of losing the general election. He emphasized that the NDC’s push for majority status, even for six weeks, highlights their sense of desperation and their belief that they are unlikely to win the election. He added that the NPP, on the other hand, is confident of winning both the presidential and parliamentary contests decisively.
Bawumia reiterated his party’s focus on achieving a decisive majority in Parliament based on their performance and the support they have garnered across constituencies. He also dismissed the NDC’s attempts to “manufacture” a majority in Parliament without first winning elections at the constituency level.
