NPP presents 2nd Deputy Speaker of Parliament as PC for Fomena

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September 16, 2024
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The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has unanimously endorsed Andrew Amoako Asiamah, the 2nd Deputy Speaker of Parliament, as its parliamentary candidate for the Fomena constituency in the 2024 elections. This decision was confirmed during the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting.

In a statement delivered by Bernard Antwi Boasiako, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, during a constituency campaign tour in Fomena, he highlighted the overwhelming support the party had received from Mr. Asiamah, who currently serves as the independent MP for the constituency.

Addressing the leadership of the Fomena constituency, Mr. Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, expressed confidence that the Fomena seat would return to the NPP with Asiamah as its candidate.

He recalled the 2020 elections, during which Asiamah, originally an NPP MP, won the seat as an independent candidate after a fallout with the party. However, his decision to align with the NPP in Parliament, after his victory, ensured the party’s majority control, and helped prevent the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) from gaining an advantage.

Wontumi lauded Asiamah’s loyalty, stating that his dedication and commitment to the NPP should not go unnoticed.

He expressed the party’s gratitude to the 2nd Deputy Speaker for his pivotal role in maintaining the party’s image and influence in Parliament.

“Having Andrew Amoako Asiamah return to his roots in the NPP signals a wind of victory for both the constituency and Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in the upcoming elections,” Wontumi remarked, adding that this was a moment of great importance for the party.

In response, Mr Asiamah shared his delight at re-joining the NPP, which he referred to as the party closest to his heart.

He expressed his commitment to leading the NPP to a historic victory in the Fomena constituency, ensuring a resounding win for both himself and the party’s presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.

Mr. Asiamah called on party members to put past disagreements behind them, and work together towards a common goal. He urged constituency leaders, particularly Assembly members, to focus on highlighting the numerous development projects currently ongoing in the constituency as part of their campaign strategy to secure more votes for the NPP.

Mr. Andrew Amoako Asiamah, who first entered Parliament in 2016 on the NPP ticket, contested and won the Fomena seat as an independent candidate in 2020, after a dispute with the party. His decision to re-join the NPP as its parliamentary candidate is seen as a major boost for the party’s prospects in the constituency.

The regional campaign tour by Chairman Wontumi also took him to other communities within the Fomena constituency, including Adokwai, Dompoase, and Old Edubiase, where he engaged constituents on the importance of retaining the NPP in power in the upcoming December 2024 elections.

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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.