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The word 'showdown' became popular during the Super Delegates Conference of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).

It may be recalled that the Member of Parliament for Assin Central who is one of the Presidential candidates of the NPP threatened to give President Akufo-Addo and Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia a 'showdown' after his polling agent was reportedly attacked.

Now it's a term commonly used by most people including Dr Bawumia.

The Vice President speaking at a meeting with NPP delegates in the Nkwanta South Constituency in the Oti Region said he will give the NDC and its flagbearer, John Mahama a showdown in the Volta Region.

“If I contest, I will pull more votes for the NPP in the Volta Region as well, and that will mean that all the strongholds of the NDC will be shaken. This accounts for their fear of Dr Bawumia because they fully appreciate that if I am the candidate for the NPP, I will give the NDC a showdown,” he said.

STC Chief Executive, Nana Akomea in a panel discussion on Peace FM's morning show said even though Kennedy Agyepong used the word 'showdown' against Dr Bawumia, the latter is now using it against the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).

"Ken has made the word showdown very popular...but you know, Dr Bawumia has turned it against the NDC. We've turned the showdown against the NDC which is the way it should be and it's so interesting..." he said.

Meanwhile, Nana Akomea believes Dr. Bawumia will give Kennedy Agyepong a "showdown" during the NPP primaries on November 4, 2023.

"We will give him (Kennedy Agyapong) a showdown," he added.