The Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged Ghanaians to base their decision in the upcoming 2024 elections on the tangible impacts of the two leading parties on their lives.

Speaking during a community engagement in Gbintiri, Nalerigu/Gambaga constituency, as part of his campaign tour on Wednesday, 10 July 2024, Dr. Bawumia emphasised the importance of assessing the policies and initiatives implemented by the NPP government over the past seven and a half years compared to those of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

“The effectiveness of a people-centred government is determined by the impact of its policies and programmes on the average Ghanaian,” Dr. Bawumia stated.

Highlighting several achievements of the NPP government, he noted: “The NPP government has made it possible for every Ghanaian child to access secondary education through Free SHS. The government has made it possible for every Ghanaian to enjoy banking services with mobile money interoperability.

“Today, because of the use of drones, we can send medicine and other medical supplies to remote places in Ghana. You can renew your health insurance from your phone. Indeed, there are so many initiatives this NPP government has implemented to make life better for everyone.”

Dr. Bawumia contrasted the NPP’s vision with that of their main competitor, saying: “We in NPP have the vision and the ideas to transform Ghana, unlike our opponents who are only interested in guinea fowls that fly away and little hen coops. Our record of development in the north is unmatched and there for all to see, from the creation of new regions to the provision of schools, water, roads, hospitals, and many more.”

Looking to the future, Dr. Bawumia emphasised the groundwork laid by the Nana Akufo-Addo government and outlined his plans for further growth.

“The next government, under my leadership, would further implement policies and programmes to stimulate business and industry, provide faster and improved healthcare, more quality and accessible ICT-based education, and improve the lives of ordinary Ghanaians,” he noted.

On the first day of his constituency campaign tour in the North East Region, Dr. Bawumia visited several traditional leaders, including the Nayiri (Overlord of the Mamprugu State) at Nalerigu, the Gbintiri Naa at Gbintiri, the Yunyoo Rana at Yunyoo, and the Bunkpurugu Naaba at Bunkpurugu.

 He also plans to meet with key stakeholders, including youth groups, conduct door-to-door campaigns, and participate in community engagements with the NPP Parliamentary Candidates of the Nalerigu/Gambaga, Yunyoo, and Bunkpurugu constituencies