Renowned Economist cum academic and former Minister for Finance and Economic Planning, Professor Kwesi Botchway has been agreed on as the most ideal presidential candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2020 polls, THE PUBLISHER has been told by credible persons from the decision-making ranks of the party.
The decision makers, has however decided to keep the matter under wraps, at least away from the rabble-rousers, while a silent search for a suitable running mate capable of significantly enhancing the political attraction of Prof. Botchway continues in full swing.
THE PUBLISHER also gathered that for a while now, strategic ‘Captains’ have opposed attempts by a notable trio ‘Old Guards’, led by a gray haired former bankroller, to lobby for an ‘Awhoi’ to run as veep with ex-President John Mahama.
While that combination may make sense currently, it lacks a succession avenue and even if the NDC wins, 2020, the party may have to get an entirely new face to compete in 2024.
Some of the factors, that motivated the seeming consensus to put up Prof. Botchway as the best bet is the fact that he has an impeccable track record as a ‘clean politician with little or no skeletons in his closet.’
Secondly, Professor Botchway, aged 75, is seen and accepted as an elderly father figure that is not aligned any power block. It was for this credibility and ability to unite that he was made to chair the recent post-election fact finding committee, which came out with a report that has been unanimously accepted by the party.
Prof. Botchway is also known to have mastery and a reputable reputation in the economic and financial management fraternity, a trait which would come in handy if he is to contest against an Akufo-Addo/ Bawumia slot in 2020.
SEARCH FOR VEEP
One critical factor that has dominated discussions over the best running mate for Prof. Botchway has been a meticulous scrutiny of indicators that determine the strength and level of contribution by each region to the electoral fortunes of the NDC over the years with particular reference to the 2012 polls.
Region by Region, the NDC has been discussing the respective contribution to victory margin, contribution to aggregate votes and percentage of parliamentary seats won.
The Volta, Greater Accra and Northern Regions have been suggested as ideal to pick a running mate from for Prof. Botchway
And names that have come up strongly include former Speaker of Parliament Doe Adjaho from the Volta, Prof. Joshua Alabi from Greater Accra and Sylvester Adiman Mensah, who strategically would satisfy both the Volta and Greater Accra Regions.
Alban Bagbin and Haruna Idrissu have also been mentioned as potential veeps from the North.
MORE SOON.
Source: The Publisher
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I do not think Prof. Botchwey would want to lead NDC as its Flagbearer at this crucial time if he seeks to preserve his good name. In fact, despite his intellectual capabilities and political expedience, there is no way he can beat President Akufo-Ado if Akufo-Ado Administration is able to fulfill even 20% of his promise. And as it stands now he will over that. The water of the NDC is just too muddy to filter out anything of evidential value in terms of the political goodwill to serve the people of Ghana as against the selfishness of the NDC-gangs' mantra of come, creat, loot, and share. Which, has meanwhile become the trademark of the NDC-Administration. Indeed, if I had to advise the good Prof, I would ask him not to try this fatal Venture at this critical time of his age which is rather in his case, considering the circumstance of the NDC, is desirous and sinful to maintain his good mark.
This man is far better and perfect than JOHN INCOMPETENT MAHAMA.He is matured and can compete with Prez. Akuffo
Ah, my wish. I prefer grown up people being president to young ones whose aim is to come and amass worth. As for ex president Mahama I he should take a rest.
Npp papers and their high interest in concocting nun sense, its nauseating. Your npp president who is 74 sneezes every minute when he his speaking, and now you want ndc to also have an old man who will be complaining of wanting to go to the bathroom every minutes.
THOUGH NOBODY FROM NDC CAMP, IN THE NEAREST FUTURE CAN WIN THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS, THE CHOICE OF KWESI BOTWE WOULD BE A GRAT BLESSING TO NDC. SINCE MAHAMA NDC HAS GAIN A NOTORIETY OF COW BOYS. THE MPS AND APPOINTEES OF MAHAMA COVERNMNT MADE THEM APPEAR TO BE ***barred word*** AND LESS SERIOUS
Who on earth told you guys Kwesi Botchway can make any difference? Though the news itself is doubtful, I stand to say that even should it be true, the man cannot change NDC electoral fortunes for the better. Which area of economics did the prof specialise? Being a minister of economic planning in a military regime does not make one an economic expert. For the 13 years he handled Ghana's economy what benefit in the areas of growth, self sustenance or resilience could he bring to the nation? Note that always the best bets for the NDC have always been ordinary at their best and usually mediocre, and this is not going to be any different!
YES! TO KWESI BOTCHWEY FOR PRESIDENT!!
These days the NPPigs FM stations and websites have nothing to write about their party because there is nothing going on. If you have an old man whose aim was just to become a president and supported by 1diots this is what you get - ***barred word*** reportage on the opposition instead of concentrating on building the nation.
Is this man serious? He appears rather confused.
You noticed rightly! I stopped reading when I noticed few avoidable errors. I guess some news items are just not worth reading.