As the December 7 general election approaches, political campaigns across Ghana are in full swing. Both presidential and parliamentary candidates are working tirelessly to win the trust and votes of the Ghanaian people. Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as Napo and a leading figure in the New Patriotic Party (NPP), recently stirred significant debate with his comments during a visit to Yendi.
While in Yendi, Dr. Prempeh met with the Overlord of Dagbon, engaging with the community on the importance of voting in the upcoming election. His appeal focused specifically on garnering support for Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP’s presidential candidate. As a fellow Northerner and Muslim, Bawumia, according to Napo, is a candidate who uniquely represents the interests and values of the Yendi community and the broader Muslim population.
Napo's rhetoric, however, sparked controversy when he suggested that it would be “haram” (forbidden in Islam) for Muslims to support John Mahama, the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). He argued that Muslims should feel religiously compelled to support Bawumia as one of their own. “If you are a Muslim and vote for the NDC, it is a haram. If you are an Imam and pray for Mahama to win instead of Bawumia, it is also a haram,” he stated. Napo further alleged that the NDC only seeks the votes of Muslims and Northerners but does little to uplift their communities.
The comments have sparked diverse reactions across social media, with some people questioning the appropriateness of blending religion so strongly with political allegiance. As election day nears, it’s clear that candidates like Napo are willing to navigate complex intersections of identity, religion, and politics in an attempt to secure every possible vote. Whether these tactics will resonate or backfire with the public remains to be seen.
Source : Baddestblogx.blogspot.com
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