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Ghana will Be better under Bawumia’s leadership – Egyapa Mercer
A member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Egyapa Mercer, has argued that Ghana would be better off if Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia becomes President.
He said criticisms labelling Dr. Bawumia as a liar over unfulfilled campaign promises are unfair and politically motivated.
According to him, no political party in Ghana’s history has been able to fulfil all its manifesto promises since the return to democratic rule in 1992.
“They call Dr. Bawumia a liar because some promises made by the NPP were not fulfilled. But the truth is that no party has delivered 100 percent of its manifesto,” he said.
Mr. Mercer questioned whether past leaders should also be described as liars because they were unable to fully implement their promises.
He cited President John Dramani Mahama’s tenure between 2012 and 2016, noting that several commitments made during that period were also not fully achieved.
“Even assessments showed that less than 50 percent of those promises were delivered, but that does not mean he was lying,” he stated.
He explained that manifestos represent a vision for national development and that several factors, including economic and global challenges, can affect implementation.
Mr. Mercer said Dr. Bawumia played a key role in proposing solutions during Ghana’s recent economic crisis, some of which are currently being used by the present government.
He pointed to policies related to gold accumulation and economic management as examples of ideas that are still benefiting the country.
He expressed concern about decisions by the current administration to sell some gold reserves, warning that such actions could have long-term consequences.
Mr. Mercer said he has worked closely with Dr. Bawumia and has confidence in his leadership abilities.
“I know his work ethic, his knowledge, his experience and his attitude to work,” he said.
He added that Ghanaians have time to assess leadership options ahead of the 2028 general elections.
According to him, the country would be better served if Dr. Bawumia becomes President in the future.
“I strongly believe that if he becomes President in 2028, Ghana will be better for it,” he added.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) says it has successfully conducted constituency executive elections in 245 out of its 276 constituencies across the country.
The party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, said the exercise recorded an 88.7 per cent success rate and was conducted peacefully in the constituencies where voting took place.
In an update posted on his Facebook page, he said elections in 23 constituencies were put on hold because of various disputes.
He added that four constituencies Ningo Prampram, Atwima Mponua, Obuasi West and Trobu could not hold their elections due to last minute challenges.
According to him, the party’s National Steering Committee will also review election activities in Afigya Sekyere East, Adansi Asokwa, Bantama and Asante Akyem Central.
Mr Frimpong said the National Secretariat is committed to resolving all outstanding issues to ensure the successful completion of the constituency executive elections.
He expressed appreciation to members of the party for their support and discipline throughout the exercise.
“We extend our sincere appreciation to all Patriots for their commitment, discipline, and support, which contributed to the successful conduct of these elections,” he stated.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested two Nigerian nationals in connection with the murder of a 36-year-old Nigerian man at Sanzirigu in Tamale.
The suspects, identified as Daniel Victor Eze and David Oko Ewa, were arrested on Saturday, July 11, shortly after the body of Nkemujika Uzorchuku Eze was found in his bedroom.
According to the Police, preliminary investigations showed that the deceased lived in a three-bedroom apartment with his wife, Peace Uzorchuku, the two suspects and another Nigerian national, Godwin Nwafor.
The Police said officers began investigations after receiving a report that the deceased had been found lying in a pool of blood in his room.
A team that visited the scene found that he had suffered a deep cut to the forehead and had a towel stuffed into his mouth. The room had also been ransacked.
The Police said a wooden pestle believed to have been used in the attack, together with other items, was recovered from the scene for forensic examination.
The body was taken to the Tamale Teaching Hospital, where a medical officer confirmed him dead before it was deposited at the hospital mortuary for preservation and an autopsy.
According to the Police, intelligence-led operations led to the arrest of the two suspects at Tatale on the same day while they were allegedly attempting to escape into the Republic of Togo.
They were later handed over to the Tamale District Criminal Investigations Department to assist with investigations.
The Police said the suspects allegedly admitted during interrogation that they had conspired to kill the deceased because he had been withholding money they claimed was obtained through internet fraud.
A search conducted after their arrest led to the recovery of several items suspected to have been stolen from the deceased’s room, including mobile phones, laptop computers, a tablet, jewellery, clothing, wristwatches, personal documents and other valuables. The Police said the items have been kept as exhibits to support the investigations.
The suspects remain in Police custody and are expected to appear before court on Monday, July 13, to facilitate the ongoing investigations.
The Northern Regional Police Command said it remains committed to bringing everyone involved in the crime to justice and urged the public to provide credible information to help fight crime.
By: Jacob Aggrey
