Accra: The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has issued a warning that it will respond strongly to what it describes as repeated attacks on its flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, amid controversy surrounding a video aired on Metro TV. Speaking on Metro TV's Good Morning Ghana on May 5, 2026, NPP communicator Dennis Miracles Aboagye said the party could no longer overlook what it considers sustained provocative conduct within the political space.
According to Ghana Web, Aboagye stressed that Dr Bawumia is known for his calm and respectful nature, but the party has a responsibility to defend its leadership and members. He emphasized that Dr Bawumia represents a broader group, not just himself, and the party will not ignore actions against him any longer.
The comments follow the airing of a video involving Dr Bawumia and former Assin Central MP Kennedy Ohene Agyapong before the start of the programme. Aboagye described the footage as troubling and said it should not have been broadcast on a national platform. An apology had been issued regarding that video, but Aboagye urged media houses and political actors to exercise greater caution.
Aboagye also accused sections of the political space of applying double standards in the criticism of political remarks, alleging that comments from NDC-aligned figures are often treated differently from those linked to the NPP. Despite the concerns raised, he reiterated that the NPP remains committed to issue-based politics but will not hesitate to respond when it deems necessary.