{"id":113679,"date":"2026-02-02T05:06:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T05:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=113679"},"modified":"2026-02-02T05:06:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T05:06:00","slug":"running-mate-slot-not-a-reward-for-second-place-miracles-aboagye","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=113679","title":{"rendered":"Running mate slot not a reward for second place \u2013 Miracles Aboagye"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Speculation that Dr Bryan Acheampong\u2019s strong performance in the New Patriotic Party (NPP)\u2019s flagbearer contest could place him in pole position for the running mate slot has been dismissed by the camp of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.<\/p>\n

Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an aide to the NPP flagbearer, said finishing second in the contest does not form part of the criteria for selecting a vice-presidential candidate.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe selection of the mate is purely the prerogative of the candidate in consultation with the National Council,\u201d he said on Channel1 TV on Sunday.<\/p>\n

His comments follow growing discussion, particularly on social media, that Dr Acheampong\u2019s showing in the race has strengthened his chances of being considered as Dr Bawumia\u2019s running mate ahead of the 2028 general elections.<\/p>\n

According to Mr Aboagye, several factors are considered in the choice of a running mate, but placement in the internal contest is not one of them.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are several criteria that come into play. One of them does not include becoming second or third in the contest,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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He stressed that all aspirants who contested alongside Dr Bawumia remain eligible for consideration, but not because of their position in the race.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll the aspirants we ran with Dr Bawumia are people who could actually be running mates, but not because they ran with him and they were second or third or fourth,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Mr Aboagye said the final decision rests with Dr Bawumia, working with the party\u2019s National Council, and will be guided by indicators aimed at securing victory for the party.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is a prerogative of the candidate in consultation with the National Council,\u201d he said, adding that \u201cwhen the time is due, the indicators will be used to ensure that the right person, the best person, is selected to run with Dr Bawumia to give us the outcome that we want as a party.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dr Bawumia was officially declared the winner of the NPP flagbearer contest by the Electoral Commission after securing 56.48 per cent of the total votes cast, earning him the party\u2019s ticket for the 2028 general elections.<\/p>\n

His closest contender, former Assin Central Member of Parliament Kennedy Agyapong, placed second with 46,554 votes, representing 23.76 per cent.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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