Abuakwa South, the home of President Akufo-Addo, showed massive love to the new leader of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia when he visited as part of his campaign tour of the Eastern Region.
From Abetifi in the morning and Mpraeso in the afternoon, where he had his usual energetic interactions with traditional rulers, market women, and people on the street, Dr Bawumia descended the mountains to a tumultuous reception in Akyem Asafo, in the Abuakwa South Constituency, where thousands of young and old gathered to welcome him.
The NPP Flagbearer and his entourage first called on the Okyenhene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin II, who gave Bawumia a befitting royal reception, alongside sub-chiefs from his traditional area.
While Dr Bawumia paid homage to the Okyenhene, thousands, mostly young people, had gathered in neighbouring Akyem Asafo waiting for the arrival of the man they hope will succeed their illustrious son, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
To reflect their intentions, a huge banner in the centre of the town read “Changing over from Abuakwa to Walewale”, with the town virtually painted red, white, and blue, the colours of the NPP.
Remarkably, the youth, many of whom joined from neighbouring towns and villages on foot and motorcycles, defied the rains and waited for Dr Bawumia for over 5 hours.
The vice president eventually arrived around 7 pm, in the company of the current MP for Abuakwa South, Samuel Atta Akyea, the man to succeed him, Dr Kingsley Agyemang, and a host of NPP stalwarts.
Amidst thunderous cheers, Dr Bawumia delivered an energetic speech, touching on the achievements of the Akufo-Addo government, and several of his own policies, which he plans to implement as President, from January 7, 2025.
With the majority of the charged crowd being the youth, Dr Bawumia focused more on job creation and his flagship programme to train one million youth in ICT, which would offer them jobs in digital areas in both Ghana and abroad.
Dr Bawumia also told the youth the dangers of voting for Mahama, who he said would be a “second-hand President” with no clear vision for the youth.
When he asked the crowd whether they wanted a second-hand President or a brand new President, they responded loudly against former President Mahama.
See visuals of the event below:
Source: www.ghanaweb.com
