A prominent member of the Bawumia’s campaign team for the recent flagbearer elections, Nana Akomea, has emphasized that there is a considerable amount of work to be undertaken nationwide by the campaign team of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), in preparation for the 2024 general elections.

Nana Akomea stated that the entire country now serves as Dr. Bawumia’s constituency, rendering every corner of the nation vital for their campaign efforts.

He also took the opportunity to commend Mr. Agyapong for his feat in the primaries.

“To say that there is work to be done in the constituencies that Kennedy Agyapong owns is not the full picture. The reality is that work needs to be carried out across the entire country. So, there is no distinction between the constituencies owned by Kennedy Agyapong and others. The primaries are over; now the whole country is Dr. Bawumia’s constituency, and there is work to be done throughout the country.”
Nana Akomea

Nana Akomea responded to queries about whether the Vice President would need to focus more on the constituencies won by his main rival in the flagbearer election, Kennedy Agyapong. Nana Akomea further explained that Dr. Bawumia would bring his own vision and ideas to the table. While there would be a degree of continuity if Dr. Bawumia wins the 2024 general elections, he stressed that the Vice President would also introduce his unique concepts and priorities.

“He assured the country that he would come up with his own ideas. Of course, there will be continuity; he will build on the foundation laid by President Akufo-Addo. But fundamentally, he will introduce his own vision and ideas.”
Nana Akomea

Dr. Bawumia, in an address to the nation, invited the youth of Ghana to join him in his quest for the presidency to implement his vision for the country. He emphasized that he has his own vision and priorities, pledging to listen to the concerns of the citizens as they partner in this journey.

EC Prepares For Assembly Elections

In related news, the five-day voter exhibition exercise conducted by the Electoral Commission, Ghana (EC) before the district level and unit committee elections is set to conclude on Tuesday, November 7.

The exercise commenced on Friday, November 3, encompassing all 38,622 polling stations throughout the country. It has been running from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm daily, offering prospective voters the opportunity to verify their registration details, particularly those who were registered during the limited registration period between Tuesday, September 12, and Monday, October 2.

Despite occasional reports of low turnout at exhibition centers, EC Chair Jean Mensa mentioned that many prospective voters have been using digital means to verify their details, making use of a provided short code (*713*81#) for online verification at a fee of GHp50. The district level and unit committee elections are scheduled for Tuesday, December 19, 2023.

Regarding the challenges faced by Ghanaians, he expressed his concern and assured that efforts for economic recovery are underway, with GDP growth showing improvement. Dr. Bawumia also extended his gratitude to the NPP for their support over the years, which led to his victory as the party’s flagbearer for the 2024 General Elections.