Campaign Manager for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Frederick Opare-Ansah, has categorically dismissed claims that Dr. Bawumia’s loss in the 2024 elections was due to his Muslim faith.
According to Mr. Opare-Ansah, Dr. Bawumia took the initiative to conduct thorough research to determine if there was any truth to the assertion that his religion played a role in the election outcome.
Speaking with Oheneba Nana Asiedu on Wontumi Morning show he noted that the findings of the research revealed no correlation or indication that the electorate’s voting decisions were influenced by religious preferences. Notably, the data showed that Dr. Bawumia outperformed about 18 NPP parliamentary candidates out of 47 constituencies in the Ashanti Region.
“Moreover, specific examples from various constituencies further debunked the claim. For instance, in Sunyani West, a predominantly Christian area, the parliamentary seat was won by an NDC Muslim candidate. Similarly, in Assin Central, the NDC’s Muslim parliamentary candidate emerged victorious. Another compelling example is Assin South, where Reverend Ntim Fordjour serves as MP. Despite being a Reverend Minister, Dr. Bawumia garnered more votes as the presidential candidate in the constituency than Rev. Fordjour did in the parliamentary election”, he emphasized.
Opare-Ansah emphasized that while several factors contributed to the party’s defeat, the data clearly showed that religion was not a determining factor.
“The election outcome was influenced by a complex array of issues, but faith was not a decisive element,” he added.