Historian Anokye Frimpong claims that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is endorsing Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s run for the presidency out of apprehensions regarding possible legal action against him after his tenure concludes.
He suggested that the President’s support for Bawumia stems from a motive to safeguard his legacy and shield his family’s interests from potential legal repercussions.
During an interview on TV XYZ on August 28, 2023, he stated that President Akufo-Addo is in search of a successor who can provide him with tranquility and protect him from the potential threat of legal actions.
“He is thinking about his old age and what Ghanaians are saying about his government, about running the country with family and friends as ministers and appointees, because of that he cannot do reshuffling, even President Kuffour has called for reshuffling.
“So, the president wants to protect himself and hand over the presidency to someone who he will feel comfortable and confident so that, the person will not prosecute him and his family …for him to have his peace of mind.
“The president wants to protect himself against such things, and the only person who can protect him is Bawumia, that is why he has been following him since, and serving with him for two terms without any issue, so why wouldn’t he trust such a person, this is a person who can protect him and his family’s interests.”
Additionally, he highlighted Kennedy Agyapong, another aspiring NPP flagbearer, as a potential contender who might better address public opinions and calls for transparency. This, in turn, could result in the potential prosecution of both Akufo-Addo and his administration members.
“He is afraid of Kennedy because… if Kennedy becomes president today and he is informed that these are the people who collapsed the various banks and caused financial loss to the state as well, Kennedy will listen to the masses and prosecute all of them.”
