The Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, Mussa Dankwah, has stated that he felt sympathy for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo following the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) defeat in the 2024 general elections.

Speaking on Peace FM on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, Mussa Dankwah acknowledged Bawumia’s energetic campaign, but noted that the broader political climate worked against him.

He emphasised that Bawumia’s close association with Akufo-Addo made it difficult for him to distance himself from the government’s perceived shortcomings, ultimately influencing voter sentiments.

"The blame goes to Nana Addo. About 80 percent of voters hold him responsible for the NPP’s loss, with Bawumia’s ties to him ranking as the fourth most significant reason for the party’s defeat. If Bawumia had been able to create some distance, it might have helped his chances," he stated.

He further noted that the influence of former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, also contributed to the party’s loss.

"I felt pity for Bawumia. You could see his energy during the campaign, but some of his statements and actions were shaped by his position within the government. If he had been an independent candidate, he would have approached things differently," he added.

In the 2024 elections, the NPP lost to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as John Dramani Mahama emerged victorious. Mahama secured 56.68% of the total votes, representing 6,779,025 votes, while Bawumia garnered 41.32%, translating to 4,735,687 votes.