The Director of Communications for the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah has touted the Vice President and the New Patriotic Party flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as the ideal candidate to succeed President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in the upcoming December 7 general elections.
Mr Ahiagbah’s endorsement of the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia underscored the visionary policies of the President Akufo-Addo administration, emphasizing the critical need for continuity to ensure such initiatives bear fruit.
He exalted President Akufo-Addo’s presidency for its strategic focus on long-term development, emphasizing that many of its initiatives are designed to yield significant benefits in the medium to long term.
Touching on some initiatives rolled out by the current administration, Mr Ahiagbah indicated that among the flagship projects is Agenda 111, an ambitious plan to construct 111 district, regional, and specialized hospitals across the country.
The initiative, he noted aims to address the longstanding health infrastructure deficit and ensure comprehensive healthcare access for all Ghanaians.
“Imagine the completion of 111 hospitals, all at once or in quick succession. This bold and forward-looking decision is set to transform Ghana’s healthcare landscape”
Richard Ahiagbah, Director of Communications, New Patriotic Party
Bawumia: The Custodian of Akufo-Addo’s Legacy
Furthermore, the Director of Communications of the governing New Patriotic Party while urging Ghanaians to vote for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in the upcoming general elections describes him as the custodian capable of nurturing and advancing the investments made by President Akufo-Addo.
He asserted that Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s leadership and innovative solutions are crucial for bringing the transformative projects started by President Akufo-Addo to fruition.
“Since Akufo-Addo is investing for our posterity, we need to do our part by voting for someone on 7 December who can tend the investments to blossom.
“Bawumia is our man. Let’s vote for Bawumia to drive these legacy investments to fruition with his bold solutions for the future. I am for Bawumia and you must be for him because our future depends on it”
Richard Ahiagbah, Director of Communications, New Patriotic Party
Critique of John Mahama’s Leadership
Moreover, the New Patriotic Party’s Director of Communications, Richard Ahiagbah criticized the candidacy of former President John Dramani Mahama, the opposition party’s flagbearer for the 2024 general elections.
He characterized former President John Dramani Mahama’s tenure as one of incompetence and hardship for Ghanaians, leading to his defeat in the 2016 general elections.
Mr Ahiagbah warned Ghanaians not to fall for the National Democratic Congress flagbearer’s rebranding efforts for the 2024 elections, arguing that his past failures make him unfit to lead the country again.
“John Mahama was a one-term president because he was incompetent and brought untold hardship to Ghanaians. He was bad news for Ghana then, and he will be bad news for Ghana now”.
Richard Ahiagbah, Director of Communications, New Patriotic Party
Highlighting Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s capabilities and forward-thinking approach, Mr Ahiagbah positioned him as the leader who can propel Ghana into its next chapter of development.
He underscored the Vice President’s track record of bold solutions and his potential to catalyze the country’s growth and prosperity.
Meanwhile, the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is touring the Upper West Region to engage both religious and traditional leaders in the region as part of his “It Is Possible Campaign” tour.
In a Facebook post, the Vice President indicated that his engagement with the group would provide useful insights into the dynamics of the Region and help fine-tune his thoughts on ways to accelerate Ghana’s development.
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