Napo rallies Asanteman behind Bawumia

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September 24, 2024
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The Vice Presidential candidate of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has called on the people of Asanteman to rally behind the party’s 2024 presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, just as they did for former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in previous elections.

Speaking during a campaign event in Kokofu, in the Bekwai constituency, yesterday, Dr. Prempeh, who is affectionately known as ‘Napo’, emphasised the significant role the Ashanti Region had played in past NPP victories. He acknowledged that their support was instrumental in securing electoral wins for both former President Kufuor and President Akufo-Addo.

“The Ashanti Region is the heartbeat of the NPP, and it was your love, support and massive votes that significantly helped our great party produce efficient presidents in the persons of John Kufuor and Nana Akufo-Addo for Ghana,” Napo remarked.

He indicated: “It’s now the turn of our visionary, workaholic, patriotic and development-oriented leader, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to also benefit from your unalloyed support, love and massive votes to lead the NPP to break the eight and make history.”

He described Dr Bawumia as the most competent and capable individual to succeed President Akufo-Addo and continue the NPP’s development agenda.

“This election is not about ethnicity, tribe or religion. It’s about the right person who can continue the good works of President Akufo-Addo, and take us to the Promised Land, and that person is Dr. Bawumia,” Napo stressed.

Dr. Prempeh further lauded Dr. Bawumia for serving the country diligently as Vice- President for eight years, without any accusations of corruption.

He described this as a clear indication of Dr Bawumia’s integrity and ability to manage the affairs of the country. “With Dr. Bawumia at the helm, we can be rest assured that our national coffers will be well protected because he is not corrupt. I will faithfully serve and support Dr. Bawumia, just as he did for Nana Akufo-Addo,” Napo added.

He encouraged voters to focus on Dr Bawumia’s track record and competence, rather than factors such as ethnicity or religion, when casting their ballots.

He expressed his firm belief that the people of Asanteman would, once again, deliver massive votes for the NPP, ensuring victory for Dr. Bawumia and maintaining the party’s hold on power.

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Bawumia has disarmed NDC’s ethnocentric strategy- Kwabena Agyepong

Mr. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, Senior Campaign Advisor to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, has stated that Dr. Bawumia’s candidacy has effectively disarmed the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), neutralizing the party’s ethnocentric campaign strategy.

In an interview on Channel One TV’s The Point of View, Mr. Agyepong explained that the NDC had historically relied on an ethnically charged narrative to portray the NPP as an “Akan party” in an effort to win over voters, particularly from the northern regions and Zongo communities. However, he said, this narrative had been significantly disrupted with the election of Dr. Bawumia, Northerner and Muslim, as the NPP’s 2024 flagbearer.

According to Agyepong, Dr. Bawumia’s selection signalled a new chapter in Ghanaian politics, where ethnicity and religion no longer defined party allegiance. He noted that Dr Bawumia’s candidacy exemplified the NPP’s commitment to inclusivity and national unity, moving beyond traditional ethnic lines.

“This is the first time in Ghana’s political history that the NPP has selected a Northern Muslim as its flagbearer, and this has completely disarmed the NDC’s ethnocentric propaganda, which they have used to great effect since the 1980s,” Mr. Agyepong noted.

He pointed out that, for decades, the NDC had leaned on the historical Alien Compliance Order and similar events to foster ethnic divisions, accusing the NPP of marginalizing people from northern Ghana. With Dr. Bawumia leading the NPP, Mr Agyepong believes the opposition’s main weapon has been taken away.

“I’m pretty confident that we may surprise a few in Accra. For the first time, electing Dr. Bawumia has disarmed the NDC of their most potent propaganda weapon. Since 1982, they have been masters in ethnocentric campaigns, labeling the NPP as an Ashanti or Akan party. But now, that message has no foundation,” he emphasised.

Mr Agyepong further recalled how NDC members, including its General Secretary, Fifi Kwetey, doubted whether the NPP would ever allow Dr. Bawumia to lead, due to his background. “Their candidate publicly questioned whether Dr. Bawumia would be given the nod, saying the NPP was an ‘Akan party’ that would never allow a Northerner to lead. But the party thought otherwise, and voted overwhelmingly for Dr Bawumia, with 61% of the vote. Now, the NDC is struggling to find a coherent message,” he remarked.

Despite the challenges the NPP faces, including internal divisions, Mr. Agyepong expressed confidence in the party’s prospects ahead of the 2024 general elections. He highlighted Dr. Bawumia’s leadership as a unifying force that strengthens the party’s appeal, particularly in swing regions such as Greater Accra.

He also noted the NPP’s growing influence in traditionally NDC-dominated areas, stating, “We’re now fighting them on their turf, in areas we previously didn’t have a strong presence. Our grassroots support is very strong, and with Bawumia at the helm, we are positioned to win over voters in regions where the NPP was once less competitive.”

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NPP PCs urged to spend at least 4 days weekly in constituencies

The leadership of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has issued a directive mandating all its parliamentary candidates to spend a “minimum of four days per week” in their respective constituencies to strengthen their campaign efforts ahead of the upcoming December 7 general elections.

According to the press statement issued by the General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong on Friday, October 4, the party has observed that some parliamentary candidates are not consistently present in their constituencies.

It said that the lack of engagement raises concerns about the potential impact on the party’s performance in both presidential and parliamentary elections.

“You should know that this lack of engagement would significantly affect our electoral fortunes in both presidential and parliamentary elections,” part of the statement read.

In light of this, the party has taken the matter seriously and expects all parliamentary candidates to dedicate sufficient time to engage with constituents.

The party has also directed regional campaign teams to monitor and report on the activities of the candidates.

“The regional campaign teams are hereby directed to submit weekly reports of the activities of their parliamentary candidates to the National Secretariat. We trust in your usual attention and cooperation in this matter,” the statement added.