A senior Political Science Lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Dr. Kwasi Amakye Boateng, has stated that he expects the upcoming New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries to be a one-horse race and a straight win for Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
Dr. Amakye Boateng expressed his surprise at Kennedy Agyapong’s second-place finish in the NPP’s super delegates’ conference and suggested that he is not a presidential material, citing his lack of knowledge in economics and concerns about his public conduct.
He emphasized the importance of leadership in developing countries and argued that political leaders should possess knowledge, especially in economics. Dr. Amakye Boateng questioned Kennedy Agyapong’s educational background and suggested that attending a distant program at Fordham University might not be equivalent to a full-time education.
He also criticized Agyapong’s public conduct, suggesting that his behavior and language were unbecoming of a potential president.
He questioned whether Agyapong, known for his confrontational style, possessed the qualities needed for presidential leadership.
Dr. Amakye Boateng further argued that Ghana’s social mediators and context do not allow for leaders who do not possess conventional academic qualifications and values.
He cited the United States as a unique case where Donald Trump’s presidency was influenced by issues related to racism and white supremacy.
However, he stated that Ghana does not face the same challenges as the United States regarding ethnicity and blind support for a particular candidate.
Dr. Amakye Boateng’s comments come in the context of the NPP’s presidential primaries scheduled for November 4, where Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is expected to be a strong contender.
Kennedy Agyapong’s surprise second-place finish in the NPP’s super delegates’ conference raised questions about the dynamics of the party’s internal elections.