Mon, 12 May 2025 NPP

Religion, ethnicity contributed to NPP's 2024 defeat – Kwasi Kwarteng

By Francis Appiah || Contributor

A member of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Communication Team, Kwasi Kwarteng, has attributed the party’s defeat in the 2024 general elections to religious and ethnic dynamics.

According to him, the party’s flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who is a Muslim, faced resistance within the NPP’s traditional strongholds because of his religious background.

Religious Factor
Speaking in an interview on Otec FM’s political show Dwabrem, hosted by Doctor Cash on Monday, Kwarteng said, “Most Christians, led by some clergy, who are the majority in the country, campaigned against Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.”

He emphasized that this religious bias played a major role in shaping voter sentiment and contributed significantly to the NPP’s loss.

Dr. Bawumia’s Performance
Despite the outcome, Kwarteng commended Dr. Bawumia’s tenure as Vice President, particularly his efforts in economic management.

He described him as a “victim of circumstance,” suggesting that his qualifications and accomplishments were overshadowed by religious and ethnic prejudices.

Call for Party Reflection
Kwarteng lamented the influence of religion and ethnicity in Ghanaian politics, noting that such factors continue to shape electoral decisions in profound ways.

He urged the NPP to reflect seriously on these issues as it prepares for future elections, emphasizing the need to build strategies that address such underlying divisions.

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Comments

Agyei | 5/12/2025 11:08:24 PM

This guy is a bloody liar. Does he have the facts. Please if you don't have anything to say, just shut your big mouth

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