The Director of Communications for 2024 Bawumia Campaign, Dennis Miracles Aboagye has argued that President John Mahama’s dramatic return to power is a case in political resilience.
“Who would have imagined in 2020 that President Mahama, who lost, by nearly one million votes, would come back to win in 2024?” Aboagye remarked.
“It’s a validation of a trend we’ve seen over and over in Ghana: if you stay consistent, speak to the people, and don’t give up, they will listen”, Miracles Aboagye argued.
Aboagye cited historical precedents to support his claim stating that President John Kufuor lost his first bid against Jerry Rawlings in 1996 before winning in 2000. Professor John Atta Mills lost twice before securing victory in 2008. Nana Akufo-Addo followed suit, winning on his third attempt in 2016. Mahama, after defeats in 2016 and 2020, returned to win decisively in 2024.
“This isn’t a coincidence,” Aboagye intoned, claiming that the history shows a pattern indicating Ghanaians voters tend to favour “candidates who return with a refined message and a proven track record”.
Speaking about Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s performance in the 2024 election, Aboagye emphasized the significance of the 41.7% vote share the Vice President secured. “That’s not a loss it’s a foundation”.
“It’s a base we can build on. You don’t throw away 41.7% and gamble on a candidate with zero percent,” he argued.
He has, however, cautioned against overlooking the value of tested candidates in favour of newcomers with no electoral history. “Yes, fresh faces bring energy, but they also bring uncertainty. With Bawumia, we know what we’re working with.”
Aboagye’s comments come amid internal discussions within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) about future leadership and strategy. As the party regroups following its 2024 defeat, Mahama’s comeback is being studied not just as a political feat, but as a blueprint for resilience and voter engagement.
“The data is clear,” Aboagye concluded. “If we want the fastest path to victory, we must build on what we already have”, he urged.
