Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto
An aspiring flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto, has assured party members that a vote for him in the Super Delegates Conference in August and, subsequently, the National Delegates Conference in November this year, will see him revive the fortunes of the UP tradition and inspire hope among its supporters.
Interacting with the Greater Accra Regional Executives of the NPP in Accra, he said despite the party having a strong base to leapfrog on to ‘break the eight’ the party faithful and sympathizers are unhappy with the economic challenges they are going through at the moment.
These economic challenges, he noted, are largely attributed to lack jobs, a situation he boldly told the party members, would be turned around when he is given the nod to bear the flag of the party and subsequently as President of the nation.
“Everywhere I go, the complaint that ‘we’ve not benefited from the party’ comes up strongly and indeed, it is true. Our party members have no jobs. Therefore, their morale are down. We need a leader who can change things around; someone who will inspire hope. That is why I have offered myself to lead the party. My track record is there for all to see and I am the only one who can do it. I will not let you down when you vote for,” he noted.
Vision
Touching on his vision for the party and the country, Dr. Afriyie Akoto noted that he is a creator of job opportunities. He touted his achievement as having created thousands of jobs for the teeming unemployed youth as well as labor professionals when he was the Minister of Food and Agriculture.
These jobs, he indicated, have impacted positively on the lives of the people, underscoring that he holds the key to unlocking job opportunities for party members and the entire citizenry.
“The records are there for anybody to verify. When it comes to job creation, Afriyie Akoto stands tall. I have demonstrated with the portfolio I held for six years that we can use agriculture to turn around the fortunes of Ghana – and I will do it when you give me the opportunity to lead the party,” he reiterated.
Another major concern, he highlighted, was the imposition of unknown people on party members, especially, at the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies.
This act, he noted, will be a thing of the past when he is given the nod to lead the party. He said he will, at all times, consult the base of the party and allow them to present their own candidate for confirmation for the position of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executive.
The Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the NPP, Divine Otoo Agorhom, expressed the party’s profound gratitude to Dr. Afriyie Akoto for always availing himself and supporting party members.
He told the gathering that he has been a beneficiary of Dr. Afriyie Akoto’s philanthropic hands and could testify how the former Food and Agriculture Minister has the party at heart.
He said never has Dr. Afriyie Akoto turned his back at him whenever he confronts him with party matters for support.
Spokespersons
Meanwhile, Dr. Afriyie Akoto has out doored two Campaign Spokespersons in his bid to lead the party to the 2024 Presidential election.
The two, Dr. Prince Sodoke Amuzu and Kenwuud Nuworsu, will be the mouthpiece of Dr. Afriyie Akoto’s campaign.
They will be responsible for prosecuting an effective communications strategy to ensure victory at the party’s Presidential primary slated for August and November 2023.
They will keep the public, especially, NPP delegates up to speed with happenings in Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto’s campaign.
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