The Editor-in-Chief of The New Crusading Guide, Abdul-Malik Kweku Baako has explained why he would never vote for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in any future elections.
His stance stems from what he perceives as a betrayal linked to the aftermath of the June 4, 1979 coup. Baako criticized the actions of Jerry John Rawlings and other members of the Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC), who, in his view, broke a crucial agreement by overthrowing the Limann government.
Since the NDC evolved from the PNDC, Baako remains firm in his refusal to support the party.
Though Baako holds John Dramani Mahama, the NDC’s presidential candidate, in high regard personally, he clarified that he cannot back the party politically. He emphasized that despite having friends within the NDC whom he respects for their dedication to the country’s progress, his principles prevent him from voting for them.
He elaborated, stating,“John Mahama is my friend. He is like a brother. I admire and like him, but he won’t get my vote. He knows that and he accepts that, and that’s something I admire about him. My own corpse won’t even vote for the NDC. I have friends and close friends in the NDC, but they know my philosophy.
“The bottom line is that this party (NDC) came out of the PNDC that overthrew the Limann PNP. Meanwhile, we all had a pact that no coup would happen again after the June 4 coup. I can’t stand it. I accept them as a democratic party today because they are democratically registered and the EC deals with them, but their genesis…” Baako said on Peace FM.
Further defending his political beliefs, Baako expressed his support for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), noting that it is his right to disagree with the NDC and its legacy. He questioned whether his actions should provoke personal attacks or insults.
“It’s also my right to say that this is not a party I can reconcile with, despite the fact that I have great friends in that party. Politically and ideologically, I have the right to campaign against them. Should that provoke insults and character assassination?” he quizzed.
In a recent Facebook post, Baako shared his thoughts on the potential outcome of the upcoming election, suggesting that the NPP could achieve a first-round victory in the presidential race, while also securing a majority in Parliament. However, he emphasized that these were just personal observations, clarifying that he is neither a prophet nor a pollster.
ding Guide newspaper shared his unique perspective on the political landscape.
“When I looked into my crystal ball two weeks ago, it seemed like a runoff in the presidential race, with the elephant securing a majority of seats in Parliament,” Baako remarked, referring to the NPP’s electoral symbol.
He continued, “But this morning’s picture suggests the possibility of a first-round triumph for the Elephant in the presidential election. These are just observations from my crystal ball. To clarify, I am neither a prophet nor a pollster.”
