Brako Powers says former vice President Bawumia does not appear capable of defending his convictions
A leading member of the opposition has initiated a sharp critique of former vice President Mahamudu Bawumia’s capacity to defend his convictions amidst ongoing political debate in Ghana. According to Brako Powers the former vice President’s public statements and policy positions suggest difficulties articulating and defending his own convictions effectively.
At a public engagement where issues of national governance were discussed Powers expressed concern that citizen trust in leadership is crucial for democratic institutions to function well. He said that when key leaders cannot convincingly defend their positions the result is confusion diminished confidence in government and weakened public discourse. Powers noted that this perception could have implications for policy credibility and electoral prospects.
The comments come as the political environment in Ghana continues to be shaped by energetic debate on economic policy leadership style and national direction. Powers argued that leadership must be grounded in clarity of ideas consistent messaging and the ability to withstand scrutiny from both supporters and critics. He said that when a leader’s convictions appear easily challenged or poorly defended this can undermine the broader objectives they claim to pursue.
In response to Powers the former vice President’s communications team has largely stayed reserved but supporters of Bawumia have defended his record emphasising achievements in digital finance infrastructure and economic reform during his tenure. These supporters argue that leadership requires engaging diverse viewpoints and that public discourse often involves interpretation of complex issues.
Observers of Ghanaian politics say that these exchanges reflect a broader trend where political attacks and counterattacks have become more pronounced ahead of future electoral contests. They note that strong public communication skills are increasingly viewed as an essential component of political leadership and that how leaders frame and defend their convictions shapes public understanding.
Political analysts have also said that public discourse involving personal critique should nonetheless remain focused on substantive policy outcomes rather than personal ability. They emphasise that in a mature democracy discussion about capability must be grounded in fact and encourage healthy debate.
Civil society and media commentators have encouraged both sides to elevate the quality of public conversation by focusing on issues that directly affect the lives of citizens such as education healthcare employment and cost of living. Many say that robust debate strengthens democratic engagement when done respectfully and with substantive focus.
As debate continues both political supporters and critics are watching closely how leaders respond to critique and use opportunities to clarify their positions on key public matters. Leadership communication remains a central theme as Ghana’s political landscape continues to evolve.
