Miracles Aboagye Claims Bawumia Has Been Punished for Crimes He Didn’t Commit

Miracles Denis Aboagye, spokesperson for Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s 2024 election campaign, has expressed the view that Bawumia’s defeat in the election was not due to his own shortcomings but rather because he became a “victim of circumstances.” According to Aboagye, many people recognize that Bawumia lost the election not because he was unsuitable for leadership, but because of external factors that were beyond his control. This has led many to sympathize with the Vice President since the election results were announced last week.

In a statement, Aboagye noted, “One of the things that are quite clear in these conversations is that everybody seems to sympathize with Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as a candidate who is a victim of circumstances.” He explained that Bawumia was caught in a situation where he was unfairly blamed for things beyond his control while pursuing his own political objectives. “It’s as if sins were brought upon him, which he had no control over, at a time when he was pursuing his own mission,” Aboagye said. He described the defeat as a result of the larger political environment and the frustrations that voters had with the Akufo-Addo administration, rather than an issue with Bawumia’s leadership or policies.

Aboagye emphasized that, given the circumstances surrounding Bawumia’s loss, the Vice President now has a responsibility to engage with the public and address their concerns. “He has a responsibility at this point to reach out to these people and say, ‘I understand you have punished me for these things, but shall we have a conversation? Shall we talk to see if we can heal these wounds and find a common path forward into the future?’” Aboagye suggested that the Vice President should make a concerted effort to connect with the electorate and work towards healing the divisions created by the election.

Despite the New Patriotic Party’s significant loss in the election, Aboagye remained confident in Bawumia’s qualifications and leadership abilities. He emphasized that the Vice President’s competence, innovation, and potential for leadership were never in doubt. “His capability, his ability, his level of innovation, and the fact that he is the leader this country needs are not in doubt. But sometimes you can find yourself in the right place at the wrong time,” Aboagye said. He noted that Dr. Bawumia’s defeat was not a reflection of his abilities or leadership potential but rather a result of the complex political dynamics at play.

Aboagye went on to stress that Dr. Bawumia was being unfairly punished for actions that were beyond his control. “He is essentially being punished for a lot of sins he did not commit,” he said, referencing the broader political environment and the frustrations that led voters to turn away from the ruling party in the 2024 elections.

In the final election results, Dr. Bawumia garnered 4,657,304 votes out of a total of 11,191,422 valid votes cast. However, his opponent, John Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), secured 6,328,397 votes, winning by a substantial margin. Following this decisive victory, Mahama has begun preparations for his return to the presidency, with his team already initiating the transition process. Mahama is set to be sworn in as the next president of Ghana on January 7, 2025, marking the end of the Akufo-Addo administration and Bawumia’s term as Vice President.

Despite the defeat, Aboagye reiterated his belief that Dr. Bawumia’s political career was far from over and that his leadership qualities would continue to play an important role in the country’s future. He expressed hope that the Vice President would use the current political climate as an opportunity to reflect, engage with the public, and continue contributing to Ghana’s development.