Mr Sammi Awuku, the governing  New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate(PC) for Akuapem North Constituency in the Eastern Region, is calling on supporters to achieve a 75% vote share in the upcoming parliamentary elections. 

Speaking at the ‘Mega Ofie Walk’ at Mampong Coronation Park on Saturday, August 3, 2024, Mr Awuku emphasized that reaching this target would solidify the NPP’s dominance and advance the party's goal of breaking the eight-year governance cycle, a milestone yet to be achieved in Ghana’s Fourth Republic.

Mr Awuku highlighted the importance of this objective, stating that achieving it would ensure a decisive victory for the NPP, especially when paired with similar results from other constituencies in the Eastern Region and beyond. 

Reflecting on the 2020 elections where the NPP secured 65% of the popular vote with former candidate Dokuah Asiamah Agyei, Mr Awuku urged supporters to build on this success.

He encouraged the crowd to work diligently to surpass previous performances and bolster the NPP’s position against the National Democratic Congress (NDC). 

“With your support, we can build on our past achievements and make the goal of breaking the eight-year governance cycle more attainable,” Mr Awuku stated.

Mr Awuku framed the 2024 general elections as a critical choice between progress and stagnation, urging voters to carefully consider which party aligns with their interests. “Elections have profound implications for our future.

 A vote for the NDC is a vote for regression.

 The NDC will undo the solid foundations laid by the NPP, as they have done in the past,” he asserted.

Expressing confidence in Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s ability to implement innovative policies in the next government, Awuku acknowledged the current challenges faced by Ghanaians. 

He noted that Ghana has been fortunate to have had strong leadership managing the economy through the challenges of COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine war. 

“Signs of economic recovery are clear, and soon Ghanaians will enjoy the benefits they have been waiting for,” he said.

The event was attended by notable figures including Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, NPP Chairman Stephen Ayesu Ntim, Eastern Regional Chairman Jeff Konadu, Eastern Regional Minister Seth Acheampong, National Women’s Organiser Kate Gyamfua, and several parliamentary candidates.