The Volta Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Makafui Woanyah, has expressed strong confidence that, with the support of Ghanaians, his party will usher in the country’s first Muslim President in the Fourth Republic.
Mr. Woanyah highlighted the selection of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as the NPP Presidential Candidate, calling it a demonstration of the party’s commitment to inclusivity and social equity, principles enshrined in the NPP Constitution.
Speaking at the 12th Annual Conference of Tabitaal Pulaaku in Ho, a gathering of Fulanis residing in Ghana, Mr. Woanyah declared, “After December 7th, Dr. Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia will be sworn in as President, and Her Excellency Samira Bawumia will be the First Lady of Ghana.”
“NDC General Secretary Fifi Kwetey said no Muslim or Fulani could become President of Ghana, let alone a First Lady,” he recounted, further accusing the NDC of denying Fulanis the right to register as voters and access to the National Health Insurance Scheme and primary healthcare.
“We witnessed the killing of 200 Fulanis under their government. We came to address these issues. Unlike the NDC’s record, our party’s constitution does not permit tribal discrimination,” he added.
Mr. Woanyah urged Fulanis in Ghana to reject the NDC, citing the alleged injustices faced by their community, and to support Dr. Bawumia, whom he described as a tolerant and inclusive leader.
He also noted that by electing Dr. Bawumia, who is connected to the Fulani community through marriage, the Fulanis would have a closer presence in the government.
“On the ballot, look no further than No. 1. On January 7, [2025], your mother, sister, or daughter will become Ghana’s First Lady.”
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