Round eye glasses a dreadful symbol, Ghanaians won’t welcome it – Manasseh advises NPP flagbearer aspirant

Ghanaian investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has advised a New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer aspirant to stop wearing round glasses.

In a tweet on Tuesday, June 27, Manasseh commented on a campaign poster of one of the NPP aspirants wearing round glasses similar to that of President Akufo-Addo.

"I saw this photo of one of the NPP aspirants and I’m wondering why his advisors didn’t warn him about the round glasses,” he wrote.

According to Manasseh, round glasses have become a dreadful symbol in Ghanaian politics, alluding to President Akufo-Addo who is often seen wearing them.

He noted, "Not many Ghanaians will welcome that dreadful symbol."

Manasseh, who has been critical of President Akufo-Addo's government, suggested that the aspirant's advisors should have warned him against using round glasses in his campaign as it could scare away potential supporters.

The investigative journalist advised the NPP flagbearer aspirant to ditch the round glasses if he hopes to win the hearts of Ghanaians and secure the flagbearership position of NPP.

The ruling party has set aside, November 4, 2023, as the date to choose its flagbearer ahead of the 2024 general elections.