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#PerfectPair4Ghana: BAWUMIA’S RUNNING MATE IN THE OFFING?

There has been a new sensation in the social media space recently with a lot of social media activists associated with the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) posting the #PerfectPair4Ghana on social media. For some time now, a lot of people in both the traditional space and social media space and the country as a whole have been anxious to know who becomes the running mate to the Vice President and the presidential  candidate of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

A post on Facebook

There has been a lot of discussions on the running mate conversation. Many names have popped up with a lot of people ‘lobbying’ for the running mate slot. Names in the media space include, Dr. Matttew Opoku Prempeh also known as Napo, the Minister for Energy, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, the Minister of Education, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, the Minister of Agriculture, Akosua Osei Fremah Opare, the Chief of Staff and a host of other names.

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Dr. Bawumia was voted for by the NPP delegates in November and he is yet to announce who will partner him come December polls. Speaking in the media space,  a lot of NPP bigwigs have tried on several occasions to dismiss the running mate conversation saying the flagbearer needs time to make his own decision and won’t be pressurize to announce anyone.

A post on Instagram

Recently, some NPP social media activists have started a new social media trend, a #PerfectPair4Ghana creating anticipation on social media. Could it be the announcement of the running mate of Dr. Bawumia is drawing near? We wait to see.

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WE BELIEVE IN YOU – GREATER ACCRA HOUSE OF CHIEFS TO BAWUMIA

Greater Accra House of Chiefs

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia during his campaign tour in the  Greater Accra Region paid a visit to the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs. The Paramount Chief of Nungua and Acting President of the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs, Oboade Notse Professor Odaifio Welentsi III, received the Vice President with a warm welcome.

Oboade Notse Professor Odaifio Welentsi III addressing the gsathering

Welentsi III speaking on behalf of the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs, couldn’t help but admire his leadership style as it is a departure from the violent and radical approach that has characterized some leaders in the past. They believe his calm demeanor will enable him to make informed decisions that will benefit the country and its citizens. “We state with all emphasis that when it comes to effective leadership, you don’t have to be radical, violent, or pompous to be a bold leader. Being a bold leader is not about brawls, but rather brains.” They remarked.

Oboade Notse Welentsi III concluded his statement by stressing on the belief in the visions and policies of the Vice President. “Having observed you from afar, we believe you have a lot of potential to offer this country. Do not disappoint, because your records will always be there – they will be used to evaluate you. On selfless leadership, we have less to say about you. Your Excellency, you are an accomplished man. You’re a successful man. Therefore, we are convinced you will not fail the test when it comes to selfless leadership,” he stated.

Dr. Bawumia expressing his appreciation

Dr. Bawumia thanked the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs for their endorsement and assured them that he will not disappoint the country when elected President. He also sought their wisdom and guidance in his quest to lead Ghana forward.

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WE WILL PARTNER WITH THE PRIVATE SECTOR TO COMPLETE THE NATIONAL CATHEDRAL -BAWUMIA TO CLERGY

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as part of his campaign tour in the Greater Accra Region met with the clergy to seek prayers and guidance for his tour in the region.

Meeting with the clergy, Dr. Bawumia said that if elected president, he will partner the clergy to secure support from the private sector to complete the national cathedral. “I believe it is a very important thing for Ghana. I think that as it stands now the church will have to come together and government, sit down and talk about the way forward. The church should come together to let us know how we can even get private resources to help us complete the cathedral but I think IT IS POSSIBLE,” he suggested.

The NPP Presidential candidate will later meet the Imams of the muslim community as well and receive islamic prayers. In his tour in Accra, he will spend two days engaging with the youth, market women and other stakeholders.

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VOLTA REGION EMBRACES DR. BAWUMIA

The Vice President  of Ghana who doubles as the New Patriotic Party’s Presidential Candidate for the 2024 elections, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, resumes his regional campaign tour after a brief break. He continues in the Volta Region having visited most of the regions across the country. He began his tour in the Volta Region by meeting with the clergy as he did in his previous campaign tour in the regions he visited.

Dr. Bawumia later moved to the Volta Regional House of Chiefs, where  he sought counsel, guidance and maximum support from the traditional leaders to help him become the president of this country. Speaking to the traditional leaders, the Vice President t explained his visions and policies of flat rate tax system, tax amnesty as well as reiterating his stance in the raging LGBTQ debate in the country. He said, our culture, traditions and religious values frown on it so do I. Never under any circumstance will LGBTQ be accepted in this country.

The President of the Volta Regional House of Chiefs Togbe Tapre Hodo IV praised Dr. Bawumia for his  “progressive and forward looking ideas for Ghana. He later took to the streets where he was mobbed by a large crowd with an electrifying atmosphere who kept on chanting his slogan, “It Is Possible”. The people continued cheering him as he exchanged pleasantries with them.

Dr. Bawumia later met with the youth at his Youth Connect programme where he met with nursing trainees and other youth groups to explain his policies which he has always insisted it is youth targeted.

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VOLTA REGION SCRAMBLES FOR BAWUMIA’S T-SHIRT.

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia stormed the Ho Central Market with a large crowd, waiting to cheer him on. The familiar campaign strategy of going to the people, interacting with market women and taken to the streets on foot wasn’t amiss.

Dr Bawumia met the people with so much excitement and cheers as the people continue to chant the slogan of his campaign, ‘It Is Possible’. Having already met with the clergy to seek prayers, the traditional leaders to seek counsel as well as the youth all in the quest to explain his policies and visions, market women and the mass populace within the region weren’t left out.

As the Vice President took to the street, a mammoth crowd met him with cheers and he exchanged pleasantries with them. As he continue to exchange pleasantries, a number of the people requested for his t-shirt which was adorned with his slogan, ‘It Is Possible’, of which he was happy to distribute.

The people couldn’t hide their excitement when the t-shirt was being distributed as the crowd began to scramble for the t-shit causing pandemonium at the market center.

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STOP THE AMBULANCE TRIAL OR MINORITY WILL NOT COOPERATE  IN PARLIAMENT – MAHAMA

The Ato Forson Ambulance trial in court has brought a media frenzy causing the two leading political parties in Ghana, NPP and NDC  to organize press conferences. The NDC organized a press conference and played a recording which alleged the Attorney General, Godfred Dame ‘coerced’ the third accused, Richard Jakpa of which the NPP refuted in their counter press conference.

Asiedu Nketiah addressing the media.

In response, the NPP claimed the AG in no way tried to “coerce” the third accused but rather he has been strong in refusing the NDC’s plea to discontinue the case. The Chairman, Legal and Constitutional Committee for NPP, Frank Davies, in the press conference said there has been numerous attempts to mount pressure on the AG “from every angle including the Former President Mahama, the leadership of the minority in parliament, clergy, business friends of Ato Forson etc”.

Frank Davies addressing the media.

Speaking at the press conference, Frank Davies said “indeed, former president Mahama specifically maintained the discontinuance of the Ambulance Trial as a condition to get members of the minority in Parliament to agree to the recent recall of parliament and has on several other occasions, stated it as a condition for the cooperation of the minority in parliament”.

He further said the calls for the Attorney General to resign is “unwarranted and misplaced and the attorney general will continue to remain witty, resolute and focused in the delivery of his work”.

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 DENNIS MIRACLES ABOAGYE SHED TEARS ON LIVE TV

The Director of Communication for the Bawumia Campaign Team, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, hosted the maiden episode of The Next Chapter show, a political program dedicated for the Bawumia Campaign. The show which first aired on Sunday, 26th May, 2024 at 5pm attracted a lot of audience as over 150 media stations across the country broadcasted.

During the live telecast of the program, Miracles Aboagye was seen shedding tears when he was speaking about the Free SHS program. What triggered emotions, was a testimonial from a Free SHS beneficiary who if not for Free SHS, would have ended up on the streets. The girl has given birth to three children and couldn’t go to school but Free SHS offered her an opportunity to go to school and rekindled her interest in education.

In a viral video clip of the show, Miracles is seen receiving a handkerchief from a production team staff and wiping tears when the testimony was being played. “When you look at this young lady, where would have her future been? She was in search of an opportunity to secure her future…let us protect her and take it from there, let’s not abandon this mission,” Miracles said sobbingly.

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NDC BRANCH EXECUTIVES ARRESTED FOR STEALING SHS FOOD ITEMS

It has been widely reported that some matrons in Somé SHS at Agbozume, in the Ketu South Municipality have been stealing food items meant to be feeding the Free SHS students in the boarding house. This pilfering has been going on for a while now and perpetrators have been successfully apprehended.

Beans stolen by the matrons

But for the assembly member for the Logove Electoral Area, Ibrahim Ayuba, the culprits wouldn’t have been intercepted with the items. Among the items stolen are tin tomatoes, mackerel, detergents, and insecticide spray. Some of the items were found in the matron’s bag and in the bursar’s car.

A bag of rice and a bucket of beans stolen by the matrons

Further checks have revealed that these matrons are not just loyalist of the opposition National Democractic Congress (NDC) but Branch Executives within the Ketu South Constituency who have served the party for many years.

Other food items stolen

This could clearly be another attempt by the NDC to discredit the strides Free SHS has made and create flaws for the policy when there isn’t as many attempts to smirch the policy have proven futile.

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ATO FORSON RATHER TRIED TO PERSUADE THE STATE TO DROP HIS PROSECUTION – ATTORNEY GENERAL

In 2022, the Member of Parliament for Ajumako-Enyan-Esiam Consistuency, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, Sylvester Anemana, a former Chief Director of the Ministry of Health, and Richard Jakpa, a businessman were sued by the state for allegedly causing financial loss to the state in the purchase of ambulances for the country between 2014 to 2016.

Although the investigation into the purchase of the ambulances started in 2017, nothing was heard of the investigation until November 2021, when concerns were raised about the 2022 Budget and Economic Policy of the Government.

The facts are that Dr Forson the National Democratic Congress (NDC) MP, who was also a Ranking Member on the Finance Committee of Parliament then, and the two others breached the procurement law in the purchase of the ambulances and causing financial loss to the state.

In October 2023, Ato Forson wrote a letter to the Attorney General to ask for a plea bargain offer but the A-G rejected the proposal. The counsel of Richard Jakpa also sought the same offer which was rejected as well.

As the judgement day for the trial draws near to help bring finality to the issue, Richard Jakpa in court today alleged that the Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, made calls to him at odd hours in the night to make him turn on Ato Forson and give false testimonies to help prosecute Ato Forson.

In response, the Attorney General denied the allegations levelled against him and said Ato Forson rather has been seeking a plea and there’s a video evidence to that effect pleading the A-G to discontinue the trial.

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‘ALLOWANCE IN ARREARS IS BETTER THAN ALLOWANCE CANCELED’  – TRAINING NURSES

During Dr. Bawumia’s Youth Connect event in the Bono Region, a final year nursing trainee ‘confronted’ him on the delay in the payment of nursing training allowance. In response, Dr. Bawumia assured to take the matter up with the Ministry of Finance and ensure the allowance is paid to them.

Dr. Bawumia at the Youth Connect event.

True to his words, the presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Bawumia announced there has been release of GHS 177 million to the Ministry of Health to settle outstanding allowances owed to nursing trainees nationwide. Speaking at a gathering with trainee nurses in Accra, he assured the disbursements will be made swiftly.

Reports speculated today speaks to trustworthy and honesty of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as training nurses have received their allowances. Training Nurses with glee and excitement took to social media to show their appreciation to Dr. Bawumia for listening to their plea and the swift intervention.

After receiving and they expressing their appreciation, the training nurses hit at the perennial presidential candidate of the NDC, John Mahama, and other critics. ‘Allowance in arrears is better than allowance canceled’, they remarked in unison. Round up to 2016 elections, John Mahama, who was president at the time canceled it when they called for their allowance