The Director of Communications of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr. Richard Ahiagbah, has likened the Vice-President and NPP flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to the “good and faithful servant” in the biblical parable of the bags of gold, urging Ghanaians to reward his stewardship with a resounding victory in the 2024 general elections.
Speaking at a press briefing at the NPP headquarters in Asylum Down, Accra, yesterday, Mr. Ahiagbah drew inspiration from Matthew 25:14-30, a parable about accountability, diligence and reward for good stewardship.
“Like the first two servants in the parable who doubled their entrusted gold, Dr. Bawumia has maximized every opportunity and responsibility given to him, delivering transformative results for Ghana,” Mr. Ahiagbah stated.
Praise
He praised Dr. Bawumia’s leadership in spearheading significant reforms in digital transformation, economic governance and public sector modernization, asserting that these achievements aligned with the scriptural values of diligence and reward for good work.
Mr. Ahiagbah cited the key passage from the parable: “For whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them. And throw that worthless servant outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”
He stressed that the parable underscored the necessity for leaders to be accountable and proactive, qualities he attributed to Dr. Bawumia’s tenure as Vice-President.
“In Dr. Bawumia, we see a leader who has been entrusted with Ghana’s resources and has delivered tangible, impactful results,” Mr. Ahiagbah noted. “It is time for Ghanaians to reward this good and faithful servant with the presidency,” he added.
Mahama’s leadership
Contrasting Dr. Bawumia’s record with that of former President John Dramani Mahama, Mr. Ahiagbah labeled the latter as a “wicked and lazy servant,” referencing the biblical character who failed to utilize his entrusted gold.
“John Mahama’s presidency was marked by mismanagement and a lack of accountability. His infamous declaration that no amount of demonstrations would move him — likening himself to a dead goat — is a testament to his inability to address the challenges faced by Ghanaians,” Mr. Ahiagbah said.
He further criticized Mr. Mahama’s leadership between 2013 and 2016, citing poor economic performance and alleged complacency in addressing pressing national issues.
“Ghanaians made their judgment in 2016 and reaffirmed it in 2020 by voting him out. In 2024, we must deliver a decisive landslide to retire him from politics permanently,” Mr. Ahiagbah declared.
Appeal
Mr. Ahiagbah, therefore, appealed to voters to support Dr. Bawumia and the NPP parliamentary candidates in the December 7 elections.
“As Ghanaians, we are the masters of our destiny. On December 7, let us make the wise decision to reward the good and faithful servant, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, by voting him into office,” he urged.
Mr. Ahiagbah also addressed the media and security personnel participating in the December 2 special voting exercise, encouraging them to cast their ballots in favour of the NPP to secure the country’s progress.
He added, “Let us protect our gains and chart a path to make Ghana competitive in the future global economy. The time to act is now.”
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