By Grace Zigah
Victoria Duncan-Williams, sister of the well-known Charismatic preacher Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, has found herself at the center of political controversy after a video surfaced in early February criticizing former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, now 2028 NPP Presidential Candidate.
In the video, she questioned Dr. Bawumia’s leadership and presidential prospects, prompting strong reactions from supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and other political observers.
Victoria Duncan-Williams, who has lived in the United States for more than two decades, reportedly voiced her support for controversial NPP figure Kennedy Agyapong in recent internal party contests.
Political analysts say her public statements came across as “divisive” and “unfounded,” particularly because she has no history of active participation in Ghanaian politics, either locally or in the diaspora.
Critics argue that her sudden engagement in partisan commentary, especially targeting Dr. Bawumia, undermines party unity ahead of the 2028 elections.
The backlash has been swift. Supporters of Dr. Bawumia described her remarks as “childish politics” and an attack on someone who has long contributed to the growth and success of the NPP.
They noted that her claims included questioning the possibility of a Muslim becoming president in Ghana, a position widely criticized as being insensitive and historically inaccurate given Dr. Bawumia’s electoral success and popularity across religious lines.
Many also condemned the rhetoric in her video as divisive, unchristian, and inflammatory, contrasting sharply with her brother Archbishop Duncan-Williams’ public advocacy for peace and unity.
They point out that Victoria Duncan-Williams’ comments come shortly after the NPP successfully concluded internal elections with Dr. Bawumia emerging as the preferred candidate, reinforcing his position as the party’s standard-bearer ahead of the 2028 general elections.
While supporters of Kennedy Agyapong have called for unity following the primary, her video has been seen as a disruption to that message.
They emphasize that such interventions from individuals outside the mainstream political framework can inflame partisan tensions unnecessarily.
Several social media commentators and political columnists have responded by reminding the public that political leadership in Ghana is determined through democratic processes and popular mandate, not personal opinion or religious affiliation.
“Thousands of NPP delegates voted for Dr. Bawumia based on his competence, vision, and leadership qualities—not religion or ethnicity,” one columnist noted.
Despite the criticism, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s camp appears focused on consolidating party unity and preparing for the 2028 election cycle.
