Dr Joshua Zaato, Political Scientist

Political scientist Dr Joshua Zaato has described Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as the most experienced, credible and marketable politician in Ghana today aside President Mahama.

Speaking on TV3’s KeyPoints on June 21,2025, Dr Zaato praised Dr Bawumia for his long-standing service in government, personal integrity, and ability to evolve within Ghana’s political space without scandal.

“Take Mahama out of the picture, and there’s no Ghanaian politician more intelligent, humbler, and more experienced than Bawumia. He’s been in government for nearly two decades without a single proven corruption case against him”, he stated.

According to Dr Zaato, the Vice President’s technocratic background and leadership in key policy areas such as digitalisation and the Ghana Card project distinguish him from other politicians.

While acknowledging that not all of Dr Bawumia’s proposals have succeeded, he argued that many were innovative and ahead of their time.

Dr Zaato also dismissed concerns about Dr Bawumia’s religious and ethnic identity, noting that data shows he enjoys strong support even in Christian-majority constituencies.

“He’s beaten Christians in many Christian-majority areas. Being a Muslim or a Northerner should not be used against him. It didn’t stop the current president, who is also from the north,” he said.

He described Dr Bawumia as ‘clean, calm, educated, and strategic,’ adding that his public image remains one of his greatest political strengths.

Dr Zaato clarified that his analysis was independent and not politically motivated.

“If I fall down here, the NPP won’t even know. I’ve never held a position in the party. I’m here because TV3 invited me based on my qualifications,” he indicated.

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