A group calling itself NPP Patriots for Unity has issued a strong warning to the leadership of Friends of Napo over reports of a planned event in Accra to endorse Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (Napo) and lobby Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to select him as a running mate.

The group described the reported move as selfish, parochial and unpatriotic, arguing that no individual or pressure group can compel Dr. Bawumia to choose any particular person.

According to the group, information available to them suggests the event, initially scheduled for this week, was postponed because Dr. Opoku Prempeh is currently out of the country and reportedly requested that it be held upon his return to ensure a larger turnout.

Speaking on behalf of the group, spokesperson Joseph Fiifi Ennin said anyone confident of being selected should rely on their credentials and popularity within the party rather than orchestrated endorsements.
He argued that with the NDC government facing several controversies, party members should focus on exposing the government’s shortcomings instead of promoting individual ambitions.

The group further accused some supporters of prioritising personalities over the collective interest of the NPP and warned that it would resist any attempt to undermine party unity or jeopardise its electoral prospects through divisive campaigns.

NPP Patriots for Unity called on all party members to respect Dr. Bawumia’s prerogative to choose his running mate and focus on strengthening the party ahead of future elections.

It has therefore warned the National Chairman of Friends of Napo, Alfred Ahea, that it is closely monitoring his  alleged machinations and will resist any move by him and his group to thwart the political fortunes of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.