The Kontihene of Akyem Asuom, Nana Boadi Amponim Obodade III, says former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia could win the 2028 general elections if the performance of the current government becomes worse than that of the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration.

Sharing his views on the outcome of the NPP presidential primaries and the future political landscape, the traditional leader argued that voter decisions in 2028 will largely depend on economic conditions and governance under the present administration.

According to him, Dr Bawumia’s chances of returning to power would improve only if key economic indicators deteriorate beyond previous levels.

He cited the exchange rate as one such factor, saying if the cedi depreciates further from its current level to as high as 25 or 30 cedis to the dollar, public dissatisfaction could grow.

He mentioned interest rates, stating that if rates rise above the levels recorded under the previous administration, people may begin to compare governments and reconsider their choices.

Nana Obodade III further pointed to the debt-to-GDP ratio, noting that if it exceeds the levels inherited by the current government, it could weaken public confidence.

Beyond the economy, he criticised what he described as arrogance, impunity, corruption, and mismanagement under the Akufo-Addo administration, claiming that Dr Bawumia was part of that system.

He argued that only if similar or worse governance issues emerge under the current government would voters consider returning the former Vice President to power.

“In that situation, people may say the current government has not performed well, so let us give them another chance,” he suggested.

However, Nana Obodade III expressed doubt that such a scenario would occur, adding that the performance of the current National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration so far does not point to that outcome.