Renowned Ghanaian actor and New Patriotic Party (NPP) sympathiser, Kwaku Manu, has expressed his concerns about the party’s treatment of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
In an interview sighted by GhanaWeb Entertainment, Manu claimed that the NPP would not allow Dr. Bawumia to stand for president again, suggesting that Nana Addo had used his power to bring Bawumia into prominence.
According to him, now that Nana Addo is no longer in power, the party will use its resources to assert control.
“As Nana Addo has left the NPP party, the party won’t allow Dr. Bawumia to stand for the president again. They feel like because Nana Addo is the president, he used his power to bring in Dr. Bawumia, so now that he is no longer in power, they would use their money and power to show him that the party was for them.
“Now, even the NPP members, when they meet Nana Addo and he misbehaves, they will tell him, ‘When you’re on the seat that’s when you have power, so since you’re no longer on the seat, nobody is scared of you,’” he said.
Reflecting on his past support for the NPP, Manu criticised Nana Addo’s handling of certain issues with chiefs and kings, implying that it was not appropriate.
“Sometimes, I can’t just believe that Nana Addo is not our president anymore. I remember campaigning for the NPP before, and the influence the party had in the country was strong. But the way Nana Addo handled certain things with the chiefs and kings wasn’t right,” he added.
Meanwhile, John Dramani Mahama was officially sworn in as Ghana’s president on January 7, 2025, at a ceremony held at the Black Star Square in Accra.
This event marked his return to the presidency, making him the first former leader of Ghana to be re-elected to the highest office of the land.
The inauguration was attended by over 30 heads of state and prime ministers, highlighting its significance on the global stage.
In his inaugural speech, Mahama emphasised themes of democracy, hope, and inclusivity, pledging to build a resilient healthcare system and foster gender equality.
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