Kofi Tonto, an aide to former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has waded in on the Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Dr Stephen Amoah’s shocking comments, bringing religion into Ghana’s politics.
He emphasised that Religious identity should never be a disqualifying factor in politics.
According to Kofi Tonto, Stephen Amoah’s comments are dangerous and unnecessary..
Kofi Tonto asserted that Ghanaians who visit the hospital do not ask the doctors religious background before they are treated, as competence is all that matters.
Speaking on Asempa FM, Kofi Tonto stated, “No Ghanaian goes to the hospital and asks for the religious background of the doctor before treatment,” he said. “What matters is competence, and the same standard should apply to our leaders.”
“Religious identity should never be a disqualifying factor in politics. It’s dangerous and unnecessary to bring faith into the debate about who should lead this country,” Tonto added.
His comments follow Dr Stephen Amoah, the member of parliament for Nhyiaeso and a lead campaigner for Kennedy Agyapong shockingly caused a stir over his recent comment.
According to Stephen Amoah, whether we like it or not, Christians hardly want to vote for a Muslim leader.
The member of parliament subtly aimed a dig at the former vice president and 2024 presidential candidate of the NPP, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.
Speaking at an engagement with the students in Kumsai, Stephen Amoah stated, “Whether we like it or not, Christians hardly want to vote for a Muslim leader. It is a fact.”
“We all know—why are we lying to ourselves?” he asked.
“Acknowledge yourself and your problem, but we can find solutions to them, rather than saying [they don’t exist],” he concluded.
Meanwhile, the Zongo Youth Movement has warned New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful Kennedy Agyapong to keep his campaign away from Zongo and Muslim communities.
The group are calling for a formal apology to the Muslim community and Ghanaians at large.
They are demanding a public apology from both Dr. Amoah and Kennedy Agyapong.
