The Paramount chief of Wechiau, in the Wa West Constituency of the Upper West Region, Naa Imoru Nandon Gomah II, has assured the flagbearer of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of the votes of his people.
According to the chief, who assured the NPP’s 2024 presidential candidate on behalf of his people that this time they will vote for the candidate of the NPP, due to the party’s sustained commitment to the development of the area over the years.
Beyond the commitment of the NPP to the area, the chiefs and people said they were touched and felt respected by the gesture of Dr. Bawumia to visit them to formally announce his nomination.
The chief remarked that Dr. Bawumia coming to “announce to us as your parents, that you are vying for the position of the President of Ghana” was further evidence of Dr. Bawumia’s respect for traditional institutions,” adding that they would reward him in due course.
Naa Imoru Nandon Gomah II, Paramount Chief of Wechiau, gave the assurance while welcoming Dr Bawumia to his palace on Monday, July 22, 2024.
The NPP flagbearer was in the palace, as part of his constituency-focused nationwide campaign tour, during which he engages with traditional authorities, religious and opinion leaders, the youth and all facets of society to shed more light on his vision for Ghana’s future.
Outlining the many benefits enjoyed by the people of the traditional area any time the NPP is in power, Naa Gomah II expressed gratitude to previous and current NPP administrations.
“Your Excellency, the NPP Government, since 2004, has given us a lot of developmental projects. The Wa West District was created by the NPP Government in 2004. The NPP Government has given us the biggest project, that is the Agenda 111 Hospital project.
“The NPP government has also given us some dams and dugouts under One Village One Dam. The district has also received some roads. We have also benefitted from the Free Senior High School programme, as well as the School Feeding programme,” he stated.
The Paramount Chief of Wechiau pronounced his blessings on Dr Bawumia, as he seeks to lead the nation, saying “As Chiefs, we can assure you of our support to enable you continue the good works of the New Patriotic Party Government after December 7, 2024. We wish you God’s blessings and protection.”
Thanking the Chiefs for their support, Dr Bawumia urged the people of the Wa West Constituency give him and the NPP the opportunity to build upon the gains made so far, adding that “My vision for Ghana’s future will see us, among others, train our children for the future and equip our youth with the requisite skills to create jobs and compete favourably with their contemporaries across the world.”
