Why I Support Hon. Boakye Agyarko for National Chairman of the NPP: Alhaji Dr Hafiz Bin Salih
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is at a crucial turning point. After losing both the presidency and its parliamentary majority in December 2024, the party needs more than just a caretaker. It needs someone who can build, unite, and strategise. I believe Hon. Boakye Kyeremateng Agyarko is that person, and I am proud to support his bid for the position of National Chairman. A Founding Commitment That Cannot Be Faked Some people joined the NPP when it became fashionable, but others helped build it from the ground up. Hon. Agyarko is one of the founders. Since 1992, his connection to the NPP has been based on true conviction, not just convenience. He was the National Campaign Manager during the tough 2012 presidential election, served as Policy Adviser in 2016, and worked as Energy Minister under President Akufo-Addo. With over thirty years of experience, he has a deep understanding and sense of responsibility for the party that few others can offer. It is important to choose a National Chairman with this level of commitment. When the party is in opposition and lacks government resources, unity depends on leaders who are truly loyal, not just looking for opportunities. The Right Diagnosis for What heals the Party. Hon. Agyarko has been open and honest about the NPP’s situation. He summed it up clearly: “We had a solid candidate but a weak party.” This is an honest recognition that by 2024, the party’s internal structures, grassroots networks, and member support had weakened. To win back power in 2028, these issues must be fixed from the ground up. Hon. Agyarko has made rebuilding these structures the main focus of his campaign. A leader who understands the real problem is already halfway to solving it. A Unifier at a Time of Deep Divisions One of the most important qualities in a National Chairman is the ability to bring together different groups within the party. After eight years in power, the NPP has built up some internal disagreements and disappointments. If these issues are not addressed, they can grow and hurt the party at the polls. Who else to foster the impactful reconciliation of fallouts than the venerable Boakye Agyarko, a stalwart who had his low moments with the party in the early days of President Nana Akufo-Addo’s government, yet he never relented on his commitment and loyalty to the NPP. Hon. Agyarko has shown through his nationwide tour that he takes this responsibility seriously. His message to party leaders across the country has been clear: focus on forgiveness, reconciliation, and returning to the NPP’s core values of unity and respect. He has promised to keep an open-door policy, making himself available to any member who feels left out or hurt. This is not just campaign talk; it shows the kind of person he is, which many in the party see as one of his biggest strengths. Right now, the party needs a National Chairman who is respected by everyone, from the grassroots to the top leadership. Grassroots Credibility Built Through Action A National Chairman’s real impact is not measured by speeches at headquarters, but by how strong the party is in every constituency across all sixteen regions. Hon. Agyarko understands this well. His campaign has focused on the grassroots, with direct engagement with constituency leaders all over the country. The Strategic Thinker the Party Needs The NPP also needs a National Chairman who can think strategically about how to return to power. Hon. Agyarko’s professional experience spans over twenty years at the Bank of New York, where he became Vice President, as well as a strong grasp of energy policy. This background gives him discipline and analytical skills that many career politicians do not have. His international banking experience can also help the party raise more funds, especially from Ghanaians living abroad. When in opposition, financial stability is essential for running the party, supporting candidates, and organising voter outreach. Aligned with the Party’s Presidential Direction For the party to succeed in elections, the National Chairman must work well with the presidential candidate. From the start, Hon. Agyarko has said that, if elected, he will fully support Alhaji Dr Bawumia’s 2028 presidential campaign to ensure that he is elected President of the Republic of Ghana. His early visit to the former Vice President, which many in the party praised, showed that he views the chairman’s job as supporting and working closely with the presidential candidate, not competing or seeking personal attention. The unity the party needs is best achieved by someone with Hon. Agyarko’s experience and character, working together with Alhaji Dr Bawumia to win. The Leadership Qualities That Set Him Apart Leadership is shown through actions, not just words. What sets Hon. Agyarko apart from other candidates is not only what he has achieved, but also the character and mindset he brings to his work. Intellectual Depth and Academic Rigour: Hon. Agyarko has a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Economics from the University of Ghana, an MBA in Financial Economics from Pace University in New York, and an Advanced Professional Certificate in Banking from the American Institute of Banking. These qualifications show he is a thinker, planner, and problem-solver. The NPP faces complex challenges in opposition, and it needs a chairman who can tackle them with real analysis, not just words. Discipline and a “No-Nonsense” Track Record: Hon Agyarko has been clear about the kind of chairman he will be, saying: “With my ‘no-nonsense’ track record, I will instil the much-needed discipline among our rank and file.” This is not about being harsh. It recognises that the party’s problems in 2024 were partly due to indiscipline, poor organisation, and unclear accountability. A chairman must have the authority and determination to restore order, and Hon. Agyarko has both. The Ability to Mentor and Inspire: A national chairman who can inspire younger members and mentor the next generation of NPP leaders will help build not just a strong 2028 campaign, but a party that lasts beyond
Strategic Leadership and Electoral Reclamation: The Necessary Calling for the NPP
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) stands at a critical historical junction. Navigating a highly competitive political landscape requires recognising that traditional partisan rhetoric and legacy campaigning are no longer sufficient to guarantee victory. The contemporary Ghanaian electorate is younger, more discerning, digitally connected, and increasingly impatient with standard political promises. For the NPP, “Electoral Reclamation” is not merely about winning the next election cycle; it is about reclaiming the party’s core identity as the pioneer of property-owning democracy, economic competence, and institutional development. To achieve this, the party must treat strategic leadership not as an abstract ideal, but as an immediate operational necessity. To reclaim lost ground, the NPP must first objectively diagnose its recent electoral vulnerabilities. A clinical look at recent voting patterns reveals three distinct challenges: The Squeezed Centre and Floating Voters: The party has faced significant pushback from middle-class, urban, and independent voters who historically favoured the NPP’s technocratic appeal but have grown weary of macroeconomic pressures. The Youth Demography: Ghana’s demographic tilt means first-time and young voters hold the balance of power. This cohort is less moved by historical party loyalty and highly motivated by immediate economic survival, job creation, and digital governance. Grassroots Apathy: Internal friction, perceived elitism, and communication gaps between leadership and local party faithful have occasionally dampened the enthusiasm of the party’s most vital asset: its grassroots mobilisers. Strategic leadership begins from within. If the NPP is to present itself as the fit instrument to lead Ghana forward, it must demonstrate peerless organisational discipline internally. – Institutionalising Unity and Healing Factions: Political transition and internal primaries invariably leave bruises. Strategic leadership demands a deliberate, structured reconciliation mechanism that integrates aggrieved factions into the mainstream campaign machinery. – Merit-Based Party Administration: Transitioning party operations from ad-hoc electioneering to a continuous, data-driven corporate structure. Constituency and regional executives must be equipped with modern management tools, KPIs, and resource flows that do not dry up between election cycles. – Balancing the Technocrat and the Politician: The NPP’s greatest strength has often been its policy depth. However, policy must be translatable. Leadership must ensure that complex socio-economic interventions are coupled with empathetic, grassroots-friendly political marketing. Reclamation requires a proactive strategy to dominate the national narrative and re-secure critical voting blocs. – Message Discipline and Narrative Control: The party must move away from defensive politics. The narrative must aggressively focus on forward-looking solutions, contrasting the party’s structural development achievements with the alternatives. Every party communicator must speak from a unified, fact-checked script. – Aggressive Digital and Youth Mobilisation: The battle for the minds of the youth is happening online. The party must deploy sophisticated, decentralised digital campaign structures-utilising micro-influencers, localised content, and interactive platforms- to meet young voters where they live. – Grassroots Empowerment: Reclaiming lost constituencies requires decentralising resources directly to the polling station level. When local foot soldiers feel valued, adequately resourced, and respected, their capacity for door-to-door mobilisation remains unmatched. The NPP has historically been the party that rises to meet national challenges with intellectual rigour and democratic resilience. The current political climate does not favour the complacent. By embracing a renewed framework of disciplined leadership, internal unity, and modernised voter engagement, the NPP can successfully answer this calling, not just to win an election, but to secure its legacy as the definitive architect of Ghana’s progress. Hafiz Bin Salih (PhD) Member, National Council (NPP) Former Upper West/East Regional Minister Source: Apexnewsgh.com
Charles Taleog Ndabon Granted Bail Amidst Internal Party Vehicle Dispute
Charles Taleog Ndanbon, the Upper East Regional Organiser of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), recently found himself embroiled in a contentious party dispute centered on the party’s CHANGAN HUNTER pick-up vehicle. After being summoned by the Upper East Regional Police Command, Ndanbon was granted bail, but the ordeal revealed deep divisions within the party’s regional leadership. Speaking after his release, Mr. Ndanbon shared his perspective, offering insight into the circumstances that led to his brief encounter with the police. He explained that the issue began when he was called in by the police regarding the party’s regional leadership and, more specifically, the pick-up vehicle assigned to him during the 2024 general elections. “I was supposed to return the pickup on the 9th of December 2024,” Ndanbon recalled. “But by the 8th, the vehicle had broken down, so I couldn’t hand it over.” He said he promptly informed the party of the breakdown and made it clear that the vehicle was not his personal property, but a party asset assigned to him for official duties. As regional organiser, he insisted, “I have to have a pickup to run the affairs of the party.” Despite his efforts to communicate with party leadership, Ndanbon said confusion persisted over the allocation of the vehicle. “I don’t know why they didn’t give the pickup to me,” he admitted. He wrote to the party leadership, explaining his need for the vehicle to support party official duties and carry out party responsibilities, but received no response. Undeterred, Mr. Ndanbon continued using the pickup for party work, monitoring internal elections, and traveling to remote communities such as Navarongo and its environs. Tensions heightened when the regional chairman sent the vice-chairman to retrieve the vehicle while Ndanbon was on assignment. “The chairman told me to go and do party work in Navarongo, so I did,” he said. Unexpectedly, Ndanbon received a letter via WhatsApp addressed to the party’s general secretary, accusing him of refusing to return the pickup. “I was shocked,” he recalled. “This is a party matter, an internal affair.” The situation escalated when the regional police’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) contacted him, alleging that he had stolen the party vehicle. “I was stunned. They said I stole a car belonging to the party,” Ndanbon said. With a lawyer by his side, he was required to give a statement at the police station and was subsequently granted bail. Eventually, the disputed vehicle was released to the police, and the regional chairman inspected it before it was handed back to the party. “That was the end. The car was handed over to the party,” Ndanbon confirmed. However, the saga did not conclude quietly. Ndanbon accused the NPP Regional Chairman of incompetence, blaming him for the party’s declining fortunes in the region. “This is a chairman who came and the party was having three seats for the region, and now he has succeeded in bringing it down to zero seats. So, he is not ashamed of himself to send this matter to the police station,” Ndanbon lamented. He criticized the decision to escalate the issue to law enforcement, insisting it was an internal matter and urging the party to focus on reorganizing for victory in the 2028 elections. He also praised former chairmen, the late Adam and Alhaji Murtala, as examples of hardworking leadership. Meanwhile, in a statement issued by the Regional Chairman, Lawyer Anthony Namoo, He said he found himself compelled to take such unprecedented step. In a letter dated May 19, 2024, he recounted the series of frustrating events that led him and the Regional Executive Committee (REC) to involve the police in a matter they would have preferred to resolve amicably. The trouble began in the run-up to the 2024 General Elections, when the party allocated a pick-up vehicle to each of the 15 constituencies in the region. The vehicles were handed over to the parliamentary candidates (PCs) in Accra, with constituency chairmen as witnesses. It was agreed that by December 9, 2024, these pick-ups would be returned to the Constituency Executive Committees. While most PCs either used the pick-ups for their campaigns or yielded them to the constituency chairmen, and subsequently returned them after the elections, there was one glaring exception: Charles Taleog Ndanbon, the Upper East Regional Organiser. Despite repeated requests and even a formal memo demanding compliance, Ndanbon refused to hand over the pick-up meant for the Nabdan constituency. Neither diplomatic appeals nor interventions by respected family members could convince him to release the vehicle. The REC took up the issue in its meetings, with the matter being discussed at length on March 14, 2026. After months of absence, Ndanbon finally showed up at the April 9, 2026, meeting, explaining evasively that the pick-up had broken down. He implied that, as a regional officer, he deserved to keep using the vehicle, even though it was allocated to a specific constituency. Efforts to resolve the matter internally reached a breaking point. The REC, unconvinced by Ndanbon’s assertions, in particular, his claim that the General Secretary had permitted him to keep the pick-up, formed a committee to retrieve the vehicle. The committee visited Ndanbon’s home, inspected the immobilized pick-up, and confirmed it was suffering from a clutch problem. By May 5, 2026, the pick-up was back on the road. Yet, when representatives again approached Ndanbon to request his handover, he defiantly insisted he would not comply, again citing supposed authorization from higher up. Frustrated by months of stonewalling and with all diplomatic channels exhausted, Anthony Namoo and the REC saw no alternative but to involve the Ghana Police Service. In his own words, Namoo described the regional organiser’s conduct as “impudent” and “insolent,” noting that Ndanbon already owned a personal pick-up and several other vehicles, yet still chose to deprive the Nabdam constituency of its designated pick-up, an act that disrupted party operations for over 20 months. In light of what he called gross misconduct and insubordination, Anthony Namoo formally notified the General Secretary
NABDAM NPP Constituency Chairman Ontoyen resigns
The Chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Nabdam Constituency has officially resigned. Denis Kolog Ontoyen Yennilorgit, a man once considered a pillar of the party in the area, has resigned, citing a profound lack of appreciation and respect from the very leadership he served. In a succinct but weighty resignation letter dated February 17, 2026, titled “Resignation as Constituency Chairman Nabdam,” Mr. Ontoyen made his decision official. “I, Denis Ontoyen Kolog, hereby tender my resignation letter as Constituency Chairman of Nabdam effective 17th February 2026,” the letter stated. While he graciously acknowledged the opportunity to serve, writing, “I appreciate the opportunity to have served the party and the people of Nabdam in this role. I am committed to supporting my successor,” the circumstances surrounding his exit tell a far more painful story. Speaking exclusively to ApexNewsGh, a visibly disheartened Mr. Ontoyen pulled back the curtain on the silent struggles that led him to walk away from a party he once fervently fought for. He revealed that his decision was not sudden, but a painful culmination of years of feeling invisible to the party hierarchy, both at the Constituency and Regional levels. According to the former chairman, his dedication to the party came at a great personal cost. Far from reaping any rewards of political office, his tenure was marked by financial hardship. “Since I became party chairman, I have become poorer,” he confessed. He explained that his commitment to the party’s well-being meant he could never turn away a fellow party member in need, often depleting his own resources to offer support. He said, unfortunately, his efforts are unnoticed and not appreciated. However, the final, crushing blow was the party’s deafening silence in the wake of his resignation. Mr. Ontoyen revealed that despite submitting his letter on February 17th, not a single soul from either the Constituency or the regional office has reached out to him. No phone call. No visit. No inquiry into why a man who had given so much had decided to leave. “According to actions alone, the level of disrespect I have witnessed as a Constituency party chairman,” he lamented, his words painting a stark picture of a loyal servant left to walk away without a second glance. His resignation now leaves a void in the Nabdam Constituency, but more importantly, it raises uncomfortable questions about the value the party places on its grassroots leaders. Source: Apexnewsgh.com
Upper East NPP Former Regional Executive Rally Behind Bawumia for 2028 Comeback
On a pivotal Friday, January 23, 2026, a group of former NPP Regional Executives, thirty-five in number, stepped before the press. They were the former Regional Executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Upper East Region, their faces etched with the experience of countless campaigns. Their message was singular and powerful: a full-throated endorsement of Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to lead the party into the 2028 General Elections. With the party’s flagbearership election just days away, on January 31, these former excutive had not made their decision lightly. “After scrutiny of the five aspirants and deep reflection,” their spokesperson declared, reading from a collective statement, “and out of our unwavering love for the party and our collective desire to recapture political power, we have come to the firm conclusion that Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia represents the best possible choice for the NPP in 2028.” Their support, they stressed, was unequivocal and unflinching for the immediate past Vice President. They laid out a compelling case, built on four pillars of conviction. First was Leadership and Electability. In the current political climate, they believed Dr. Bawumia’s caliber and competence positioned him best to reclaim victory for the NPP. Second was Experience and Political Consistency. Among the contenders, he stood apart. Having led the party’s ticket in 2024, he possessed invaluable experience. “As has been the tradition in our party,” they noted, “he deserves a second opportunity.” To them, consistency was a proven winning strategy. Third, they pointed to his Competence and Character—a consistent demonstration of resourcefulness, humility, and dedication, qualities they deemed essential for rebuilding party unity and transforming the nation. Finally, they championed his Vision for Ghana, one centered on humanity, inclusive development, and sustainable socio-economic transformation. “His ideas resonate with the aspirations of Ghanaians,” the statement read, praising him as “a positive thinker, a problem solver, and a man of action.” The number was specific and significant: all thirty-five former executives stood united in this declaration. Their conclave ended with a resonant call to action, directed at the party’s delegates. They urged them to rally behind Dr. Bawumia, to entrust him with the flagbearership, and to set the NPP on a course to secure victory in 2028. The message from the Upper East was clear: a battalion of the party’s old guard had mobilized, placing their strategic weight behind Bawumia’s bid to lead the charge back to power. Source: Apexnewsgh.com
Defection Fever Hits Nabdam: 30 NDC Members Switch to NPP
In the lead-up to the 2024 general elections, the Nabdam Constituency has emerged as an unexpected focal point of political rivalry. Apexnewsgh reports Recently, a notable shift occurred when a group of voters from the Kugrin polling station made headlines by defecting to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and rallying behind the party’s candidate, Mark Kurt Nawaane. However, this change in political allegiance was just the beginning. Not long after, another significant development unfolded as a different group of voters switched their support to the New Patriotic Party (NPP). They threw their weight behind Charles Ndanbon, the NPP’s parliamentary candidate. The energy in the constituency was palpable, as these movements stirred curiosity and speculation about what was influencing such dramatic changes among the electorate. In Zogambre, excitement reached a fever pitch when Hon. Charles T. Ndanbon and Hon. DCE Agnes Anamoo were met with a lively reception. Over a thousand enthusiastic youths gathered to officially join the NPP, expressing their strong belief that the party represented the best future for both Nabdam and Ghana. Their commitment to supporting the NPP’s lead in the upcoming elections was unwavering. As the days countdown to election day, all eyes are on Nabdam. The Electoral Commission of Ghana has announced a comprehensive program of activities for the elections, featuring key initiatives like voter registration, an exhibition of voters’ registers, and polling station exercises. With the political landscape shifting and tensions rising, the residents of Nabdam are increasingly vocal about their choices, setting the stage for a compelling showdown in 2024. Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen Contact: +233248250270/+233256336062 for your publications
NPP parliamentary aspirant denied forms in Upper West Akyem constituency
Protests have erupted in the Upper West Akyem constituency of the Eastern Region, as members and supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) express their dissatisfaction with an alleged attempt to prevent parliamentary aspirant Eric Kwesi Danquah from obtaining nomination forms. This move would effectively allow the incumbent Member of Parliament, Hon. Frederick Obeng Adom, to run unopposed. Since the nomination period began on December 19, 2023, the constituency office has been inaccessible, preventing Danquah from picking up the necessary forms. Despite trying to obtain the nomination forms from the Regional Office on December 21, Danquah faced denial, contradicting the party’s own directives and regulations. Agitated supporters, wearing red hand bands and attire, gathered at the regional office to voice their disapproval. A leader among the disgruntled supporters, Alex Kwame Mensah Twumasi, called on the party leadership to intervene and reprimand the regional and constituency executives for their actions. Twumasi warned that an uncontested candidacy for the incumbent MP could harm the party’s standing and potentially lead to a loss of the seat to the opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Another vocal supporter, Florence Larbi, attributed the party’s recent division as a reason for their loss of seven out of eight electoral areas in the District Level elections. Although the NPP secured a historic win in the Upper West Akyem constituency in the 2020 parliamentary election, concerns about party unity and the possible consequences of an unopposed candidacy for the incumbent have created tensions within the NPP. Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0256336062
NPP announces date for opening nomination for Orphan Constituency Parliamentary primaries
The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced its opening nominations for parliamentary primaries in constituencies where the Party has no Parliamentary representations (Orphan Constituencies) The announcement says, nomination forms could be obtained at a non-refundable application fee of GHC 3,000.00 in a Bankers Draft payable to the NEW PATRIOTIC PARTY NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, ACCRA Our Ref. NPP/HQ/PR/2023/07/05 For Immediate Release July 5, 2023 NEW PATRIOTIC PARTY OPENS NOMINATIONS FOR ORPHAN CONSTITUENCIES PARLIAMENTARY PRIMARIES ELECTIONS The New Patriotic Party (NPP) announces the opening of nominations for parliamentary primaries in constituencies where the Party has no Parliamentary representations (Orphan Constituencies). This decision was approved during the Party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) and National Council meetings held on Monday, April 3, 2023. The key timelines for the primaries are as follows: i. Opening of Nomination – Tuesday, July 11, 2023 ii. Closing of Nomination – Thursday, August 10, 2023 iii. Election – Saturday, September, 23, 2023 – Saturday, December 2, 2023 1. The Party has also formulated detailed Rules and Regulations to govern the conduct of the parliamentary primaries elections, which would be made available to stakeholders. 2. Nomination Forms could be obtained at a non-refundable application fee of GHC 3,000.00 in a Bankers Draft payable to the NEW PATRIOTIC PARTY NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, ACCRA. 3. In the event that an Aspiring Parliamentary Candidate is denied access to the Nomination Form at the Constituency Level, he/she may acquire it from the Regional or National Secretariat through an appeal or download it from the Party’s website, www.newpatrioticparty.org at a fee. 4. To successfully file a nomination, an Aspiring Parliamentary Candidate must submit a non-refundable filing fee of Thirty Thousand Ghana Cedis (GHC 35,000.00) in a Bankers Draft payable to the NEW PATRIOTIC PARTY NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, ACCRA. 5. In order to promote increased representation of Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in higher political offices, such Aspiring Parliamentary Candidates will enjoy a 50% rebate of the filing fees. This means they will be required to pay a non-refundable filing fee of Fifteen Thousand Ghana Cedis (GHC 17,500.00). 6. All payments must be made in a Banker’s Draft payable to the NEW PATRIOTIC PARTY NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS ACCRA. 7. The party leadership emphasizes that no aspiring parliamentary candidate will be denied access to purchase nomination forms. 8. Thank you. JUSTIN KODUA FRIMPONG GENERAL SECRETARY Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana For publication please kindly contact us on 0256336062 or Email: apexnewsgh@gmail.com
Full text speech of Dr. Bawumia’s nomination form filing
SPEECH DR. MAHAMUDU BAWUMIA ON FILING OF NOMINATION FORM FOR 2024 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION Thank you all for the overwhelming support you have shown me today. I am very humbled by this massive show of support. I would also like to thank my dear wife Samira and all my family for the support you have given me all these years. God bless you all. Dear friends, I have just filed my nomination forms to contest as flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party for the 2024 Presidential Elections. I believe this is the first step to our victory in 2024, by the Grace of God. This is a very important day in my life. From Sakasaka Primary School to Tamale Secondary School, to Oxford University, to Bank of Ghana as Deputy Governor and then to become Vice President of the Republic of Ghana. It has been an amazing journey and I thank God for how far he has brought me. 3 Dear friends, it has not been an easy journey. It has taken a lot of hard work, discipline and patience to get here. I have walked to school growing up in Moshie Zongo in Tamale. I have been a by day worker on farms during holidays in secondary school, I have been a warehouse boy even after finishing university, I have been a minicab driver, I was only able to pay fees for one term during my studies at Oxford University and had to survive for the rest of my studies without paying fees, thanks to my College. I only settled my fees in arrears after I started work following the completion of my PhD in Canada. 4 I have also been a cleaner of dormitories in my university days in Canada. So, I can say that I have not had it easy at all. But I have always believed that with hard work, honesty, discipline and faith in God, one can fulfill one’s God given potential. 5 My life experience tells me never to take anything for granted and always to have respect for people no matter their stature in life ; no matter how big or how small they are. The cleaner or driver you meet today can be a Vice President or President tomorrow. I care about the poor, I care about the vulnerable and the excluded. I care about the Lepers, I care about the sick, the sickle cell sufferers and cancer patients, I care about the disabled, I care about the Kayayei, I care about street children, and I care about the unemployed amongst others. This is the true essence of life; to address the problems of the weakest among us and to help them lift themselves up. 6 I am not afraid of hard work. In fact, I enjoy hard work. My experience in life tells me that honesty and hard work pays. I worked hard for H.E. President Kufuor as Deputy Governor at the Bank of Ghana and I have worked hard as Vice President in assisting the President, E. Nana Akufo-Addo, achieve his vision. Together, we started the process of transforming Ghana into a country ready for the fourth Industrial Revolution. I brought honesty, hard work, dedication and discipline to my role as Vice President. 7 Notwithstanding the economic challenges of our time, our government has constructed more infrastructure than any other government in the fourth republic and many transformational policies have been introduced for the first time in our history, including the Ghanacard, Digital Address, Mobile Money Interoperability, Delivery of medicines by drones, One District One Factory, Planting for Food and Jobs, Zongo Development Fund, Agenda 111, Free TVET and Free SHS to mention a few. We have also created 2.1 million jobs in six years, more than any government in the fourth republic. 8 Having implemented these transformational policy initiatives, it is very important that we don’t go backwards as a country. We cannot put the country back in the hands of people who don’t have an understanding of and belief in the vision. That is why it important for us to break the eight. There is still much more to do. 9 I also have my own vision for Ghana. I believe that it is time to move Ghana to the next level by building on the foundations we have put in place so far. 10 Together with you, I want to see a Ghana where we leverage technology, data and systems for inclusive economic growth. I want to make Ghana the digital hub of Africa. I want us to bridge the digital divide and apply digital technology and artificial intelligence for the transformation of healthcare, education, and public service delivery amongst others. 11 Together with you, I want to see a Ghana with an education system tilted towards STEM, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, digital and vocational skills to cope with the demands of fourth Industrial Revolution. 12 Together with you, I want to see a Ghana where we cater and care for the the poor, vulnerable, excluded and sick people. 13 Together with you, I want to see a Ghana where we attain food security in the shortest possible time through the application of science, data, Artificial Intelligence, Satellite, Internet of Things (IOT) and irrigation to commercial farming. We will also complete the ongoing digitalization of data on all farms across the 16 regions. 14 Together with you, I want to see a Ghana where we maximize the benefits from our natural resources like gold and lithium through policies like, value addition, setting up an LBMA certified gold refinery, enhancing the gold for oil policy, and dedication of specific gold concessions to the Bank of Ghana to enhance their accumulation of gold reserves. 15 Together with you, I want to see Ghana as an industrialized nation. I want to entrench and enhance the current strategy of industrialization that we have embarked on and introduce new technology like digital manufacturing for the manufacturing of spare parts, syringes, and other equipment.
Police IGP met with two main political parties ahead Kumawu by-election
The Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, has met with the leadership of the governing New Patriotic Party and the main opposition National Democratic Congress at the district Police command in Kumawu. Apexnewsgh.com report The meeting was held on Monday, May 22, 2023, ahead of Tuesday’s by-election in Kumawu. The IGP admonished the leadership of both parties to advise their supporters not to cause any trouble or disturb the peace of the area before, during, and after Tuesday’s by-election. The IGP further warned that any lawlessness will be dealt with in accordance with the law. The by-election is in connection with the death of the late sitting MP. Phillip Basoah, who was buried on Saturday, 20 May 2023. Two independent candidates both known as Kwaku Duah are competing with Ernest Yaw Anim, the NPP candidate, and NDC candidate Kwasi Amankwaa. Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana For publication please kindly contact us on 0256336062 or Email apexnewsgh@gmail.com