Former Finance Minister and Karaga Member of Parliament, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has strongly dismissed allegations by Nhyiaeso MP Dr. Stephen Amoah that his appointment as Finance Minister under President Akufo-Addo was influenced by favoritism and ethnic considerations, labeling them as petty distractions.
In an interview on Joy News on Wednesday, January 7, Dr. Amin Adam emphasized that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) should prioritize supporting former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to secure victory in the upcoming elections and govern effectively for Ghanaians, rather than dwelling on internal disputes over past appointments.
He rejected the claims outright, stating that they undermine the party’s unity and divert attention from critical political goals.
“Our focus is on preparing Dr. Bawumia to become president and govern the country for the benefit of the people. Claims that I was favoured in my appointment are not worth discussing; they are simply pettiness and should not distract us from getting our candidate elected,” Dr. Amin Adam said.
Dr. Amin Adam further refuted suggestions of political convenience or favoritism, highlighting his extensive history within the NPP and his independent choices in supporting party figures.
“If my appointment was based on favouritism, then people should know where I am coming from. I have been in this party for a very long time, and those who know me know that I did not support Nana Akufo-Addo, I supported Kufuor and Alan Cash,” he added.
The controversy stems from the period following the removal of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, when Dr. Amoah served briefly as Deputy Minister for Finance, while Dr. Amin Adam was elevated to the substantive role, a move Dr. Amoah has publicly contested, arguing he was more qualified.
During a campaign event for presidential aspirant Kennedy Agyapong, Dr. Amoah claimed that President Akufo-Addo had initially favored him for the position, but ethnic pressures led to the appointment of a northerner instead.
The NPP’s presidential primary ahead of the 2028 general elections is slated to for January 31, 2025.
Dr Bawumia is facing competition from four other candidates including Dr Bryan Acheampong, Kennedy Agyapong, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum and Kwabena Agyei Agyepong.