A former National Vice Chairman of the NDC, H.E Alhaji Said Sinare, having previously said a vote for the NPP in 2024 is like dining with the devil, has launched another shot at Mahamudu Bawumia. This time, the former Ambassador sternly rebuked Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for neglecting many regions including those in the North.
In a strongly worded statement, the former Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Egypt warned the NPP to desist from claiming ownership of the votes of the Zongos and Northern Ghana. He said the government has failed to address their pressing needs and concerns in 8 years.
“The NPP government has been extremely lazy and has done nothing significant to benefit the people of Ghana including Zongos and Northern Regions,” Alhaji Sinare stated.
“They have ignored our plight, failed to provide basic amenities, and neglected our development. You choose bathing in the air over the providing basic social amenities yet thinking Ghanaians will be fooled by your political gimmicks??
He said it is hypocritical for the ruling NPP to claim the votes of Ghanaians when they have shown them no love or care.
Said Sinare said, unlike the NPP, the NDC implemented various projects, including roads, schools, employment, scholarships and healthcare facilities, which improved lives. To him, it is only fair that the NDC is rewarded with our votes for their efforts.
Alhaji Sinare’s warning comes after Dr. Bawumia’s recent statement claiming the NPP had a strong hold on the Northern Regions. The Vice President’s assertion has been widely criticized by many in the region, who see it as an attempt to take their votes for granted.
The incident has sparked a wider debate about the politics of development and identity in Ghana, with many calling for politicians to prioritize the needs of citizens over partisan interests.
By Festus Japhet Gbede