The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Volta region is actively strategizing to replicate its success in the Hohoe Constituency during the 2020 general elections in other constituencies in the upcoming 2024 general elections.
In 2020, the NPP made history by winning the Hohoe parliamentary seat for the first time from the opposition NDC, resulting in Hon. John Peter Amewu becoming the sole NPP MP from the Volta region.
During a media soiree on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, in Ho, the Regional Chairman, Makafui Woanyah, indicated that the party aimed to build on the momentum gained from its parliamentary victory in Hohoe and expand its influence within the region. Although he did not delve into specific details regarding their strategy, Mr. Woanyah emphasised that they have a comprehensive plan to achieve their agenda and to support the party’s presidential candidate in ‘breaking the 8’.
Mr. Woanyah also urged the media to stand firm against propagandists seeking to undermine the government’s development achievements for personal gain. He encouraged radio show hosts and media owners to uphold professionalism, neutrality, and fairness in political panel discussions, especially as the 2024 General elections approach. Additionally, he called for a commitment to fact-checking comments made by politicians on political platforms to ensure accurate and reliable information reaches the public.
The Regional Chairman also underscored the significance of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s election as the NPP Flagbearer for the 2024 election, noting that it dispelled the NDC’s propaganda campaign portraying the NPP as an Akan party. He expressed confidence that this decision sends a strong message about the party’s determination to make substantial inroads in the Volta Region.
Regarding developmental projects, Mr. Woanyah juxtaposed the NPP’s achievements with the over 80 percent votes the NDC garnered in the region. According to him, the people are already witnessing the tangible results of the NPP’s commitment to development, which has significantly outpaced that of the opposition party in the region.
The soiree, held at the Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s Campaign office, had in attendance other regional executives of the party, including Pope Yao Yevoo, Regional Secretary, the chairman of regional party patrons, as well as the Ho MCE, Hon. Divine Bosson, and North Dayi DCE, Hon. Edmund Kudjo Attah.
Source: www.voltaonlinegh.com
