- KT Hammond condemned religious bias against Dr Bawumia’s presidential bid.
- He called it “madness” to suggest Bawumia can’t lead because he’s Muslim.
- Hammond urged voters to focus on competence and commitment.
- He also criticized the role of money in internal party politics.
- Bawumia continues his campaign ahead of the NPP’s January 2026 primaries.
Former Adansi Asokwa MP Kobina Tahir Hammond has come out forcefully against claims that Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s Muslim faith disqualifies him from becoming Ghana’s next president. Speaking during Bawumia’s campaign tour in the Ashanti Region on September 10, Hammond called such arguments “madness” and warned that the country would suffer if voters allowed religious prejudice to cloud their judgment.
Hammond, a veteran of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), emphasized Bawumia’s competence, work ethic, and leadership record, urging Ghanaians to prioritize merit over identity. He argued that the former Vice President has already demonstrated the capacity to lead and should be judged on his contributions, not his faith.
The remarks come as Bawumia intensifies his bid for the presidency ahead of the NPP’s flagbearer race in January 2026. Religious undertones have surfaced in some corners of the political discourse, prompting Hammond and other party stalwarts to push back against what they see as divisive rhetoric.
Hammond also criticized the growing influence of wealth in internal party politics, suggesting that some aspirants are using financial clout to overshadow grassroots loyalty and historical contributions to the party’s growth.
His endorsement adds weight to Bawumia’s campaign, framing the former Vice President not just as a capable leader, but as a symbol of Ghana’s democratic maturity — where religion should never be a barrier to public service.
