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‘THANK YOU, WESTERN REGION’: DR BAWUMIA ENDS CAMPAIGN TOUR IN WESTERN REGION

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has concluded his two-day campaign tour of the Western Region in preparation for the upcoming 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections. The campaign tour, which strategizes on sending his message to the people began on Wednesday, May 1, with a series of engagements aimed at interacting with different sects of people.

Some market women cheering Dr. Bawumia on.

He commenced by meeting drivers and market women at the Kojokrom Main Lorry Station, followed by a door-to-door campaign in the Kojokrom area. Later that day, he held a special meeting with the Party’s Regional Executive Committee at the Raybow Hotel in Takoradi.

Dr. Bawumia receiving prayers from some religious leaders.

On the second day,Thursday, May 2, Dr. Bawumia started his campaign tour within the region with a breakfast meeting with religious leaders and sought prayers for the his journey ahead.

Dr. Bawumia deferring to the chiefs and queenmothers of the Western Regional House of Chiefs.

He then paid a courtesy call to the members of the Western Regional House of Chiefs in Sekondi to seek advice and guidance from the chiefs and queenmothers.

Dr. Bawumia greeting some fisherfolks.

Subsequently, he met with the fisherfolks at the European Town Fishing Harbour in Sekondi and commissioned the first phase of the Appiatse community reconstruction in the Prestea Huni-Valley Municipality which was torn apart by gas explosion in 2022.

Dr. Bawumia commissioning Appiatse Community Reconstruction Project

To wrap up his tour, Dr. Bawumia scheduled a meeting with the Small Scale Miners Association, artisans, and youth groups in Tarkwa where he promised to establish a ‘Small Scale Development Bank’ to support their businesses.

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DR BAWUMIA VISITS DOME AND TAIFA MARKETS

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Vice President and Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, visited Dome and Taifa markets on Tuesday as part of his campaign in the Dome-Kwabenya Constituency.

The market women who were very happy to see him, received him with joy and welcomed him warmly. Dr. Bawumia, who talked with the market women, got the opportunity to hear their concerns.



Dr. Bawumia’s campaign team has taken a different strategy to community involvement, taking his campaign to the grassroots to allow people access to him, as opposed to the rallies utilized in political campaigns.

Dr. Gideon Boako, the Vice President’s spokesperson, spoke to the media following the visit and stated  that Dr. Bawumia’s objective is to create solid ties with the people, particularly the youth, who will be Ghana’s future leaders.

The regional tour continues in the Western Region where he will be looking forward to see his message to the people.

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DR. BAWUMIA MOBBED IN EASTERN REGION

On Monday, thousands of residents in the Eastern Region took to the streets to welcome the 2024 presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia when he began his first phase of campaign tour.

A massive crowd

 Dr Bawumia started from Akuapem North Constituency where he had a breakfast meeting with the Clergy and the Muslim Community where he was already ambushed by the residents before he even arrived.

Thereafter he proceeded on the tour to Koforidua, where a large crowd of  market women was already waiting for him at Nkurakan, one of the communities in the Yilo Krobo Constituency, a stronghold of the opposition National Democratic Congress, NDC.

Dr Bawumia exchanging pleasantries with the market women

Before arriving at the Nkurakan Market, enroute to Koforidua, the place was standstill as the people there were in a rush to catch a glimpse of Dr Mahamadu Bawumia, who stopped to exchange pleasantries with the market women as well as the residents.

Arriving in Koforidua, a massive crowd also ambushed Dr Bawumia as the noise prompted onlookers to also rush towards the principal streets to hail the arrival of the NPP presidential candidate.

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DR BAWUMIA PROMISES 100% GHANAIAN OWNERSHIP OF MINERAL RESOURCES

Dr. Mahamud Bawumia, the presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party, promised to ensure 100% maximize Ghanaian ownership of mineral resources if elected, come December polls.

Bawumia announced this promise during his regional tour which began in the Eastern Region on Monday April 29, 2024, where he engaged in discussions with religious leaders, student groups and market women.

A packed auditorium listening to Dr. Bawumia’s campaign message.

The current framework of Ghana’s mining sector creates the perception that Ghanaians do not have full ownership of the country’s minerals and this was made to refute such perception in the minds of people.

The people taking pictures with Dr. Bawumia

.“It is as if right now we don’t own our natural resources. I believe that if we do the exploration; and we are going to empower our universities and the geological service department to do the exploration, once we explore that we have seven gold belts that we haven’t yet discovered. Once we have explored and we know that the gold is here, the new policy is going be that the ownership of those resources will be one hundred per cent owned by Ghanaians,” he stated.

“I am going to refocus our paradigm for natural resource management. For the most part, Ghana has not maximized the benefits of our natural resources.

“Since the days of the Portuguese in the 15th century, gold has always been taken out of Ghana. We haven’t benefited much from our natural resources; I am going to change that paradigm. I am going to bring a bigger focus on ownership of our natural resources,” he further remarked.

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DR. BAWUMIA BEGINS CAMPAIGN TOUR

The presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia will begin his nationwide campaign tour on Monday, 29th April to 10th May 2024 to comprehensively explain his policy and campaign to the electorates nationwide.

DR. BAWUMIA INTERACTING WITH ELECTORATES

The campaign tour will start from the Eastern Region, where he will begin from Akropong engaging with chiefs, opinion leaders, student unions, market women and religious leaders. He will take this opportunity to inspect on-going government projects and commission completed projects.

On 2nd May, Dr. Bawumia will continue the campaign tour in the Western Region in his quest to sell his message to the electorates. He will further continue in the Western North Region on 3rd May, the Ahafo Region on 7th May, move to the Bono region on 8th May and end the first phase of the campaign tour in the Ashanti region.

Dr. Bawumia has explained that he wants to be the next President because he has a vision for Ghana by transforming it through a digitalization agenda, creating more jobs, continuing investing in human capital development, building systems, embracing the 4th Industrial Revolution, and diversifying the economy.

The 2024 Flagbearer of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), will be accompanied by his National Campaign Team, the National Executives of the party, Ministers of State, as well as some Members of Parliament in the various regions to be visited.

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TRAIN CRASH: NDC DELIBERATELY ATTACK THE GOVERNMENT AGAIN

Not long ago there have been cases of unknown individuals sabotaging government projects where many believes it is being occasioned by the opposition NDC to cause disaffection for the Akufo-Addo/NPP government. This is aimed at scoring cheap political scores by making the government unpopular.

VANDALISED TRANSFORMER

Early this year, certain individuals vandalized ECG transformers and stole copper wires. This incident by some unidentified persons plunged some communities into total darkness to cause a “DUMSOR” scare.

On March 19, 2024, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) witnessed a collapse of their distribution pylons (High Tension Distribution line). It was discovered that some unknown individuals had gone to steal the bolt and nuts attached to eight (8) ECGs pylons, which affected the following areas in Kumasi: Anwomaso BSP to Akyawkrom sub-station, Ejisu, Bekwai to Awiankwanta, Kumawu to Antoakrom, Maanso Nkwanta to Jacobu Samfo-Aduam, Ejisu to Onwe, Besease to Asotwe and Abankro to Baworo and surrounding.

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Yesterday, April 18, 2024, The Ministry of Railway and the Ghana Railway Authority experienced another sabotage from the National Democratic Congress, during the test run of the newly procured trains for the Tema-Mpakadam rail-line. The branch secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Abel Dzidotor, intentionally parked a Kia Truck on the railway, succeeding in his attempt to see the train crash.

 Out of the 4 counts levelled against Mr. Dzidotor at the court, he pleaded guilty to 4 of it and has been sentenced to serve 6-month jail term.

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TRAIN CRASH: SABOTEURING EFFORTS BY THE NDC?

The owner of the abandoned truck which caused accident on one of the newly secured trains has been jailed 6 months. 41 year old Abel Dzidotor is said to have pleaded guilty in court today to three out of the four counts leveled against him.

MR ABEL DZIDOTOR BEING ARRESTED BY THE POLICE

News reaching Daily Insights today reveals, the owner of the abandoned truck, Abel Dzidotor, is a staunch NDC member and a branch secretary for the National Democratic Congress.

  Mr Abel Dzidotor, parked the abandoned truck directly across the Tema-Mpakadan railway in a sharp rail curve. Despite emergency braking by the train driver, the train couldn’t be stopped in time thereby hitting the unattended vehicle causing the train crash. The train is part of the newly procured trains from Poland and was undergoing a test run.

NEWLY PROCURED TRAINS BY THE GOVERNMENT

Early this year, it was also reported that some unidentified people have vandalized transformers and stolen copper wires plunging the some communities into darkness. This could be attributed to a calculated attempt to sabotage the government’s developmental efforts to fuel the dissemination of  propaganda in order to score cheap political points.

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DR BAWUMIA PAYS COMMISERATING VISIT TO VICTIMS OF MADINA MARKET FIRE OUTBREAK

The Vice President of the republic of Ghana, Dr Mahamud Bawumia visited the Madina Market to commiserate with victims of the fire outbreak that gutted parts of the market today.

Dr Bawumia with a trader and her daughter

The fire outbreak which began around 9pm on Wednesday April 10, gutted a section of Madina Market leaving about 50 shops and properties worth thousands of cedis destroyed. The Vice President of the republic of Ghana, Dr. Mahamud Bawumia sympathized with victims of the fire outbreak and assured them of government’s financial support  to ameliorate their plight.

Madina market after the fire outbreak

Dr. Bawumia conveyed government’s concern and assured them of government’s steps to replace the burnt shops. The presidential candidate of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) promised the traders with a new 120 store facility which will be  a three-story edifice with 70 underground shops.

Artistic impression of the 120 shore facility promised.

In addition, Dr Bawumia promised financial support through the Ghana Enterprise Agency’s Women Empowerment Fund for the traders after verification process and consultation with the municipal assembly.

He further urged them to take precautionary measures to avoid future occurrence by making sure qualified electricians wire their shops. And also, he implored they sign up to fire insurance policy to help protect their investment.

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Government Constructs 526 New Basic Schools Since 2017: Africa Education Watch Confirms Accuracy of Performance Tracker Data

Educational infrastructure completed since 2017
Educational infrastructure completed since 2017

In a recent revelation, Kofi Asare, the Executive Director for Africa Education Watch, has affirmed the government’s commitment to education infrastructure development, citing the construction of 526 new basic schools since 2017.

A JHS Model School at Ejisu

Asare’s statement, made in response to a Facebook comment, sheds light on the progress made in expanding educational facilities across the country. The data provided by the government’s performance tracker has been confirmed as accurate by the Executive Director, adding credibility to the administration’s efforts in the education sector.

The construction of these basic schools signifies a significant investment in the future of the nation’s youth, providing them with access to quality education and improving overall literacy rates. Such initiatives are crucial in addressing educational disparities and ensuring equal opportunities for all children, regardless of their socio-economic background.

Furthermore, the confirmation of the accuracy of the performance tracker data underscores the government’s transparency and accountability in monitoring and evaluating its educational initiatives. It reflects a commitment to evidence-based policymaking and fosters trust between the government and its citizens.

A JHS Model School at Kwabenya

Asare’s endorsement of the government’s achievements in education infrastructure development serves as a testament to the progress made in the sector. However, he also emphasizes the need for continued monitoring and evaluation to ensure that these schools are adequately equipped and staffed to deliver quality education to students.

In a recent revelation, Kofi Asare, the Executive Director for Africa Education Watch, has affirmed the government’s commitment...
A science laboratory at a JHS Model School

The construction of 526 new basic schools since 2017 is undoubtedly a commendable achievement, but it is only the first step towards addressing the broader challenges facing the education sector. As stakeholders continue to work towards improving access to quality education for all, the government’s commitment to transparency and accountability will remain essential in driving positive change in the nation’s educational landscape.

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Director of Communications for Dr Bawumia Campaign Accuses NDC of Envy and Hatred Towards Free SHS Graduates

The media at the press conference

In a recent statement, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, the Director of Communications for the Dr Bawumia Campaign, has accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of harboring envy, bitterness, and hatred towards the beneficiaries of the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, commonly referred to as the “Akufo-Addo graduates”. The Free SHS policy, a flagship program of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) government led by President Nana Akufo-Addo, aims to provide free secondary education to all eligible Ghanaian students. Since its inception, the policy has been both lauded and criticized.

Some personalities present during the press conference

According to Dennis Miracles Aboagye, the recent attacks on the Free SHS policy and its beneficiaries by the NDC’s flagbearer is indication of sheer envy, bitterness, and hatred towards these promising young Ghanaians. He said that instead of celebrating the opportunities afforded to these students through the policy, the NDC has resorted to negative rhetoric and criticism.”The NDC’s constant attacks on the Free SHS policy and its beneficiaries reveal a deeper animosity towards the progress and success of young Ghanaians,” he stated. “Rather than offering constructive criticism or proposing alternative solutions, the NDC chooses to undermine the achievements of these students and the government’s efforts to improve access to education.” he further remarked.