Akufo-Addo and Bawumia must be held accountable for the corruption and deteriorating conditions–JDM
Former President John Mahama criticized President Akufo-Addo and Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, saying their governance has weakened Ghana’s democratic reputation. In a recent Facebook post on September 1, 2023, Mahama emphasized the significance of the upcoming December 7, 2024 election, as it will determine the country’s accountability. “The actions and incompetent governance of Nana Akufo-Addo and Bawumia have completely eroded Ghana’s democratic goodwill. Political credibility is at an all-time low, never experienced in the history of the 4th Republic. “The upcoming December 07, 2024, election is therefore crucial to restoring faith in our constitutional democracy. I maintain that the poor leadership of Akufo-Addo and Bawumia must be held accountable for the corruption and deteriorating conditions under their watch over the last almost seven years,” Mr. Mahama stated. “But we cannot ensure accountability with the same party and its officials who brought us to this tipping point still in charge.” The ex-President has recently announced that his upcoming tenure, slated to begin on January 7, 2025, will showcase a distinct approach to leadership. “Of course, I can assure you that the John Mahama administration from January 7, 2025, will be different. I promise visionary and selfless leadership and not the business-as-usual approach of the NPP. Mr. Mahama concluded by ushering Ghanaians into the month of September: “Welcome to a new month, September 2023. We have 463 days more for the people’s true verdict on December 07, 2024. Let’s keep our democracy intact”. Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana For publication please kindly contact us on 0256336062 or Email apexnewsgh@gmail.com
UER: Delegates honours Dr. Bawumia with interesting 31 vote out of 36
In the ongoing Special Delegates Conference of the governing New Patriotic Party in the Upper East Region, Vice-President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia received 31 out of the 36 votes cast, giving him approximately 86 percent of the votes. Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, the Member of Parliament for Assin Central, received 3 votes, while former Trades Minister Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen received only one vote. The remaining 7 contestants did not receive any votes. Below are the Upper East Result Kennedy Agyapong – 3 Alan John kwadwo Kyeremanten – 1 Joe Ghartey – 0 Kwadwo Poku – 0 Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto Osei – 1 Kwabena Agyapong – 0 Francis Addai Nimoh – 0 Kofi Konadu Apraku – 0 Boakye Agyarko – 0 Dr Mahamudu Bawumia – 31 However, the Upper East Regional Chairman of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) Anthony Anamoo who expressed satisfaction with the process said delegates voted peacefully without any form of attack or prevention. According to Chairman Anamoo, the election is an internal one meaning that, there is not loser or winner after the result declaration because the NNP won. However, party members were shocked with the number of vote recorded in the Region for the former trade Minister Alan. Source: Apexnewsgh.com
Dr. Bawumia will give more inclusive branding and would neutralize the NDC’s propaganda—Nana Akomea.
According to Nana Akomea, the Director of Campaign Communications for the Bawumia campaign team, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia is being utilized by the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) to reshape the party’s image as a more inclusive organization. This is in response to claims made by the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) that the NPP is predominantly focused on the Akan ethnicity. Akomea suggests that Bawumia’s prominent role within the party serves as proof that the NPP is committed to diversity and inclusivity. Nana Akomea sees Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, a former deputy governor of the Bank of Ghana, as an ideal candidate for the NPP to rebrand itself and distance from the perception of being an “Akan Party.” Bawumia’s background and achievements, such as his experience in finance and economics, are seen as valuable assets for the NPP in their quest to reshape their image and present a more inclusive party. Akomea believes that Bawumia’s involvement in the party can help dispel the perception that the NPP caters primarily to the Akan ethnic group. Nana Akomea is suggesting that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has often been labeled as an Akan Party by its opponents, implying that only individuals belonging to the Akan ethnic group can lead the party. This branding has been used repeatedly in past elections. However, Nana Akomea believes that by having Dr Bawumia, who is not of Akan descent, as a prominent leader in the party, they can counter this branding and present a more inclusive image to the public. “Now, you have a candidate like Dr. Bawumia, who would give you a more inclusive branding and would neutralise the NDC’s propaganda”, he noted. “We have the tool in our hands to change that branding and that is Dr. Bawumia”, Nana Akomea reiterated. Nana Akomea went on that Dr. Bawumia improved the NPP’s electoral fortunes up north, arguing: “Before he [Bawumia] came, we were not getting those votes”. Speaking at Joynews Mr. Akomea said, “We believe that if we present him as a presidential candidate, he would, of all the candidates, further the weakening of the Northern Region as a major stronghold of the NDC” Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana For publication please kindly contact us on 0256336062 or Email: apexnewsgh@gmail.com
I’ve not been President, but as V P, I’ve worked so hard and contributed significantly to the Devt of our country–DMB
I am always driven by public service, not the desire for personal gains,” said Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, as he addressed stakeholders of the governing New Patriotic Party in Donkorkrom, Afram Plains North constituency. While acknowledging that he has not yet held the position of president, Bawumia emphasized his significant contributions to Ghana’s development through his work in the Akufo-Addo government. He further noted that, “It is the reason I am offering myself, first to be elected flagbearer of our party, and then I can offer myself to the people of Ghana so that I can continue to contribute towards the transformation of our country,”. According to the vice president, he has done so much for the country. He said,”I have not been president, but as Vice President, I have worked so hard and contributed significantly to the development of our country through landmark policies I have initiated and spearheaded,” Among the policies that Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia highlighted are One Constituency-One Ambulance, Agenda 111 hospital, Digital Addressing System, digitization of the ports, Passport offices, DVLA, as well as the establishment of the Ghana.gov payment platform, implementation of the money interoperability system, and the e-Pharmacy platform. These initiatives have been aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery, improving government services, facilitating efficient payment systems, and leveraging technology for the benefit of the Ghanaian people. Dr Bawumia is running against nine other aspirants in the flagbearer race. The party has scheduled a super delegates conference on August 26, 2023, with the aim of narrowing down the number of aspirants to five ahead of the main primaries on November 4, 2023. This process will involve a selection process by the party’s super delegates, who will play a crucial role in deciding the party’s final candidates for the upcoming elections. Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana For publication please kindly contact us on 0256336062 or Email: apexnewsgh@gmail.com
Team Bawumia launches mobile App, USSD digital platform
Team Bawumia has launched a website, mobile app, and USSD digital platform to help connect with supporters and stakeholders. This digital campaign strategy by Team Bawumia demonstrates their commitment to utilizing technology to connect with their supporters and stakeholders. By providing multiple platforms, such as a website, mobile app, and USSD code, they are enabling a wider reach and engagement with their campaign. The unique dialing code, *202#, allows supporters to easily access information and contribute to the Bawumia Campaign directly from their mobile phones. This feature provides convenience and accessibility for supporters who may not have access to the internet or prefer not to use the website or mobile app. Speaking about the digital campaign, a member of Team Bawumia said, “We recognize the importance of technology in today’s world. By leveraging these digital platforms, we can connect with our supporters and engage with them more interactively. It allows us to reach a wider audience and promote the vision and agenda of Vice President Bawumia.” The website, www.bawumia.com, serves as a hub for information about the campaign. Supporters can access news, updates, and resources, as well as contribute to the campaign through various means such as donations or volunteering. The USSD platform is another innovative way for supporters to interact and engage with the campaign. USSD, or Unstructured Supplementary Service Data, is a technology that allows users to access information and services through a simple, text-based menu system. Supporters can use the USSD code to access campaign information, make contributions, and engage with the Bawumia Campaign. However, Team Bawumia’s digital campaign efforts demonstrate their adaptability to modern communication methods and their dedication to reaching a wider audience. By utilizing technology, they have created multiple channels for supporters to connect, contribute, and stay up-to-date with the campaign’s progress. Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana For publication please kindly contact us on 0256336062 or Email: apexnewsgh@gmail.com
I have respect for Dr. Bawumia and his strategic thinking– Ken Agyapong
The NPP Member of Parliament for Assin Central Mr. Kennedy Agyapong, has described Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as a ‘strategic thinker’. The Assin Central MP who reacting to what was perceived as an attack on Dr. Bawumia by way of describing his fellow politician as a “bogus strategist’. Meanwhile, Mr. Agyapong has said his ‘bogus strategist’ attack was aimed at a certain NPP MP, not Dr. Bawumia. “I did not hit the Vice President but I hit one MP because he said, ‘We don’t want somebody who will come and say that I have done this and that for the party and Ghana, but we want a strategist,’” Mr. Agyapong told Home Radio in the Upper West Region. “I have the utmost respect for Vice President Bawumia and his strategic thinking,” Mr. Agyapong added, explaining: “He [Dr Bawumia] has demonstrated time and again his ability to effectively strategize for the benefit of the party and the country as a whole.” Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana For publication please kindly contact us on 0256336062 or Email apexnewsgh@gmail.com
Dr. Bawumia’s Campaign team refutes Islamic funding support
The Vice President’s Spokesperson and Bawumia Campaign Team has refuted claims that Ghana vice president’s flag bearer campaign is being bankkrolled by ACF, an Islamic group in Nigeria. Dr. Gideon Boako writes: Allegations of Islamic Funding for the Bawumia Campaign is False The attention of the Bawumia Campaign Team has been drawn to a post by one David Humdeyin, a journalist in Nigeria, that the Bawumia Campaign is being funded by some Islamic group in Nigeria called the ACF. We notice that the same narrative has been copied by some persons and groups in Ghana on social media. This narrative is obviously false, fabricated, and only serves the propaganda purposes of its promoters. For the avoidance of doubt, the Bawumia Campaign has no funding or any linkage with any Islamic group in Nigeria or anywhere else. We also note that the said David Humdeyin has demonstrated a penchant for making similar claims against some persons and groups in Nigeria without any basis whatsoever The Bawumia Campaign is focused and will not be distracted by such vain untruths. The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has been very diligent and transparent from his days as a scholar, banker, and politician throughout his life and will not depart from these now and forever. Issued by: Communications Directorate Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana For publication please kindly contact us on 0256336062 or Email apexnewsgh@gmail.com
Mathew Opoku Prempeh and Manhyia South delegates throws their weights on Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia
Delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Manhyia South Constituency have thrown their weight to the Vice President Dr. Mahamud Bawumia ahead of the upcoming NPP special Electoral College elections and the National Delegates’ Congress which will determine the party flagbearer for 2024. The Manhyia Member of Parliament Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh when addressing delegates and party men and women stressed that the Vice President’s, sterling qualities, experience, and sacrifices make him the best foot in the quest at clinching a 3rd term electoral victory in 2024 which has become known in the party parlance as “Breaking the 8” The MP reiterated, that for them in Manhyia South, they believe Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has served well as Vice President, “defending the programmes and policies of our government and remains the only existential threat to the electoral fortunes of John Mahama and the NDC, of all the candidates vying for the flagbearership slot”. “We wish Dr. Bawumia well, as he campaigns across the 47 constituencies of the Ashanti region, Manhyia South reiterates its unflinching support for him to lead the party to make history in our country’s electoral politics and democracy”. The Vice President will be spending 11 days in the NPP’s stronghold Ashanti Region where he will be engaging delegates in the 47 constituencies sharing ideas on why they should choose him as their party’s flagbearer. Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana For publication please kindly contact us on 0256336062 or Email: apexnewsgh@gmail.com
Dr.Bawumia and Alan Cash face NPP’S vetting committee today
The two main leading Flagbearer hopefuls of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and former Trade Minister, Alan Kyerematen will today, Monday, July 3, 2023 face the Vetting Committee of the party. The two politicians are considered among the three frontrunners in the contest to elect a Presidential candidate to lead the party to the 2024 general election. The third aspirant to be vetted today is Kwadwo Poku who’s an Energy Expert. On Tuesday, July 4, the vetting will procede with the remaining candidates, including Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, a former NPP General Secretary, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, the Member of Parliament for Assin Central and Boakye Kyeremateng Agyarko, former Energy Minister. A statement issued by the Secretary to the National Presidential Vetting Committee, Evans Nimako, said the other candidates would be vetted on July 5 and 6. The statement stressed the expectation that all presidential hopefuls would take note of the schedule and attend the vetting process as required by the Committee. Attached is the full schedule by the NPP
Faith-Based Organizations will soon be empowered with some incentives—Dr. Bawumia
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has revealed that Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs) that meet a particular threshold in terms of the provision of social services, will soon receive some incentives to empower themselves. The Vice President recognizes the gargantuan roles FBOs provides especially in the area of education, health, and care for persons with disability, and more, as part of their contribution to society. Dr. Bawumia made the pronouncement on Saturday, June 24, 2023, during a sod-cutting ceremony for work to begin on a 2,000-acre, 9,000-home Integrated Community and Empowerment Centre for Persons With Disability (PWDs) at Agortor-Kope in the Osudoku Traditional Area of the Greater Accra Region. The Charismatic Evangelistic Ministry (CEM) Ability Village, is designed to render some support and empower PWDs with skills training and specialist health care to promote their full participation in all aspects. The first phase of the project covers an area of 200 acres and is expected to cost $85.3 million. Meanwhile, commending the church leadership for conceiving and undertaking such a wonderful project, Dr. Bawumia said: “I am clear in my mind that faith-based organizations who provide so much in the areas of education, healthcare, and looking at the needs of PWDs must be provided special attention and incentives by the government to empower them to continue to provide these services to our dear country,”. He acknowledged that PWDs go through a variety of social, attitudinal, physical, educational, transportation, and communication barriers in their everyday lives which a way makes them different in society. Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana For publication please kindly contact us on 0256336062 or Email: apexnewsgh@gmail.com