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Bawumia’s campaign team unveiled; Dan Botwe named strategist, Gideon Boako, spokesperson
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has unveiled the campaign team for its flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, ahead of the 2024 polls.
The list includes Dr. Bawumia as the Campaign Chairman for the overall campaign coordinating committee, while Dan Botwe was unveiled as the Strategist for the campaign.
This announcement came after the NPP’s National Executive Committee meeting held today, Monday, February 19, 2024.
“The New Patriotic Party (NPP), at its National Executive Committee and National Council meetings held on Monday, February 19, 2024, approved a proposed structure for the Party’s 2024 national campaign and appointed some individuals to serve on the various national campaign committees.”
“A National Campaign Coordinating Committee (NCCC), which shall oversee the work of all other Committees, shall be chaired by the 2024 Presidential Candidate [Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia], and assisted by the Vice Presidential Candidate. The National Chairman, General Secretary and Regional Chairpersons shall also serve on the National Campaign Coordinating Committee,” the party added in the statement signed by its General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong.
NPP stalwart, Hackman Owusu-Agyeman, the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, and former Minister of Roads, Kwasi Amoako Atta among others took part in the meeting.
Dr. Gideon Boako was also named as the spokesperson for the party’s 2024 campaign, while Dennis Edward Aboagye was named Director of Communications.
This announcement came after the NPP’s National Executive Committee meeting held today, Monday, February 19, 2024.
“The New Patriotic Party (NPP), at its National Executive Committee and National Council meetings held on Monday, February 19, 2024, approved a proposed structure for the Party’s 2024 national campaign and appointed some individuals to serve on the various national campaign committees.”
“A National Campaign Coordinating Committee (NCCC), which shall oversee the work of all other Committees, shall be chaired by the 2024 Presidential Candidate [Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia], and assisted by the Vice Presidential Candidate. The National Chairman, General Secretary and Regional Chairpersons shall also serve on the National Campaign Coordinating Committee,” the party added in the statement signed by its General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong.
NPP stalwart, Hackman Owusu-Agyeman, the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, and former Minister of Roads, Kwasi Amoako Atta among others took part in the meeting.
Below is the full list:
A. CAMPAIGN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
- H.E John Agyekum Kufuor
- H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo
- All members of the National Council of Elders
- M. Hon. Frederick Worsemao Blay
- Madam Elizabeth Ohene
- Rev. Joyce Aryee
- Hon. Akosua Frema Osei Opare
B. CAMPAIGN OPERATIONS
- Justin Kodua Frimpong (Director)
- Henry Nana Boakye (Deputy)
C. CAMPAIGN CHAIRMAN AND STRATEGIST
- Hon Dan Botwe (Chairman)
- Mr. Frederick Oware (Deputy)
- Nana Akomea (Deputy)
D. CAMPAIGN MANAGEMENT
- Hon. Frederick Opare Ansah (Campaign Manager)
- Dr. Antoinette Tsibu-Darko (Deputy — Research and Administration)
- Hon. Osei Bonsu Amoah (Deputy — Parliamentary Campaign)
- Dr. Ibrahim Anyars (Deputy — Presidential Campaign)
E. ELECTORAL AFFAIRS
Peter Mac Manu
F. SENIOR CAMPAIGN AIDES
- Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong
- Mr. John Boadu
- Mr. Kofi Dzarnasi
- Dr. Susana Alo
- Mr. Salifu. Saeed
- Mr. Samuel Awuku
- Hon. Anthony Abayifa Karbo
- Dr. Nyame Baafi
- Hon. Nii Adjei Sowah
G. CAMPAIGN COORDINATORS
- Hon. Joseph Cudjoe (Coordinator —Identifiable Groups)
- Hon Mavis Hawa Koomson (Coordinator — Coastal Zone)
- Hon. Dr. Nana Ayew Afriyie (Coordinator- Middle Belt Zone)
- Hon. Dominic Nitiwul (Coordinator — Northern Zone)
H. SPOKESPERSON FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE
Dr. Gideon Boako
I. CAMPAIGN COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTORATE
- Mr. Dennis Edward Miracles Aboagye (Director of Communications)
- Mr. Yaw Adomako Baafi (Deputy)
- Mr. Akbar Khorneni (Deputy)
- Mr. Maxwell Krobea Kwabena Asante (Coordinator, Social Media)
J. RESEARCH DIRECTORATE
Dr. Isaac Owusu Mensah
K. FINANCE AND FUND-RAISING
Dr. Alolo Mutaka
L. LEGAL DIRECTORATE
I. Frank Davies (Chairman)
- Gary Nimako Marfo (Deputy)
DIPLOMATIC LIAISON
Amb. Edward Boateng
Source: Citinewsroom.com
The prosecution has officially rested its case in The Republic v Solomon Asamoah & Another, the high-profile legal battle commonly referred to as the “Sky Train” case.
The Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem Sai announced the development, praising the state’s team of hard-working prosecutors for successfully anchoring the state’s evidence before the High Court.
The criminal trial centers on the former Chief Executive Officer and the former Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF).
The duo stands accused of illegally authorizing and paying out US$2 million to a foreign company without obtaining board directives or other mandatory statutory approvals.
State investigators have confirmed that the disbursed millions cannot be found.
Following the closure of the prosecution’s case, the accused persons moved the court for an opportunity to file a submission of no case.
The presiding judge granted the application, ordering the defense to submit their arguments by June 8.
The outcome of the June 8 filings will decide the fate of the trial:
With this, if the judge finds the defense’s submission convincing, the accused will be acquitted and discharged however, If the judge dismisses the submission, the court will order the accused officials to take the stand and explain why they should not face prison sentences.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Sammy Awuku, has expressed deep sorrow following the sudden passing of Isaac Batsa, the constituency secretary for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmaker issued a statement on Tuesday reacting to the news, which has shocked the local political community.
Mr.Awuku praised the late NDC secretary for his bipartisan approach to local governance.
He noted that despite their different political affiliations, Batsa consistently rose above party lines to serve the constituency with diligence.
The MP revealed that the news was particularly shocking given that he had last interacted with Batsa just three days prior on Saturday.
Concluding his statement, Sammy Awuku extended his heartfelt condolences to Batsa’s family, the constituency and regional executives, and the entire NDC fraternity, wishing the deceased peaceful eternal rest.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
