The Chiefs and residents of Wechiau in the Wa West constituency of the Upper West Region have pledged their support for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidates in the upcoming elections, citing the party’s long-standing dedication to the region’s development.
The Chiefs stated that NPP flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s decision to formally “announce to us as your parents, that you are vying for the position of the President of Ghana” is further evidence of Dr Bawumia’s respect for traditional institutions” , and they would reward him in due course.
Naa Imoru Nandon Gomah II, the Paramount Chief of Wechiau, assured his support for the NPP candidates during Dr. Bawumia’s visit to his palace on Monday, July 22, 2024. Dr. Bawumia, the NPP flagbearer, was on a nationwide campaign tour focused on engaging with traditional authorities, religious leaders, opinion leaders, youth, and various community members to discuss his vision for Ghana’s future.
Naa Gomah II highlighted the numerous benefits the region has experienced whenever the NPP has been in power and expressed his appreciation to both previous and current NPP administrations for their contributions to the area’s development.
“Your Excellency, 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 bestowed his blessings upon Dr. Bawumia in his quest to lead the nation, stating, “As Chiefs, we can assure you of our support to enable you continue the good works of the New Patriotic Party Government after 7th December, 2024. We wish you God’s blessings and protection.”
Expressing his gratitude to the Chiefs for their support, Dr. Bawumia urged the people of Wa West Constituency to grant him and the NPP the chance to build on the progress achieved thus far, adding “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.”