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Minister for Communications and Digitalization, Ursula-Owusu Ekuful, claims she has not discussed being Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s running mate for the general elections of 2024.
Mrs. Ursula-Ekuful claims that she has spoken with the Vice President on a number of occasions, but they have all been about Ghana’s digital efforts and the actions that need to be taken to improve the lives of Ghanaians.
If it were up to the legislator from Ablekuma West, Dr. Bawumia ought to be allowed the freedom to properly prepare and choose the person he feels is most qualified for the position.
“I have had numerous discussions with Dr Bawumia, but we have not talked about the running mate position. We have work to do. I’d want us to leave him to select his own running mate. He should take his time to find someone he wants. We have been talking about what we need to do this year to help citizens and our chances as a party,” she said.
During an appearance on UTV’s Mpu Ne Mpu show, she expressed shock over her name being part of the individuals reportedly being considered to become running mate of the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.
When asked by the host of Mpu ne Mpu on UTV whether she was aware that her name was captured in the list of running mates for the Vice President, she replied “saa” to wit “really”.
Shortly after Dr Bawumia was elected flagbearer of the NPP in November 2023, a list purportedly unveiling a roster of individuals eyeing the Vice President slot emerged on social media.
Ursula Owusu-Ekuful responds to rumors about the call to be the running mate for Dr. Bawumia#UTVNews pic.twitter.com/TX4fKHCf3u
— UTV Ghana (@utvghana) January 19, 2024
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