A member of the Hogbetsotso Planning Committee has revealed what he believes caused the Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to be booed in the Volta Region over the weekend.
Prior to the Vice President’s arrival, spectators were warned not to “embarrass any invited dignitary,” according to Agbotadua Kumasah.
However, Mr. Kumasah claimed that the crowd erupted when Dr. Bawumia began listing some non-existent achievements chalked up by the incumbent government.
“When the Asantehene and Kwahumahene spoke, people applauded them. When he [Bawumia] started speaking, he talked about the unity between the Anlos and the Asanteman. And the people were enjoying and even clapping for him. But when he mentioned the economic situation, the trouble started.” He informed Emefa Apawu.
“He mentioned that they [the NPP government] have built more airports, and roads than any other government. And the people who were there did not see the roads, airports, and universities he was referring to so that brought some agitation and it became very difficult to control the people because none of what he was saying has happened in the area,” he stated.
Dr. Bawumia was the target of jeers at Anlo on Saturday.
“…for the first time in our history, we have Free TVET and for the first time in our history we have Free SHS,”
As he shouted atop his voice, the boos and chants of disapproval drowned out the rest of his delivery.
As the commotion grew louder, Dr. Bawumia stated, “There are many people who do not like good news, but this is good news.”
