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I have sacrificed for the party and served Ghana wholeheartedly-Dr.Bawumia
The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, a flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), was today welcome by a vociferous crowd when he officially submitted his presidential nomination forms at the party head office in Asylum Down, Accra.
The crowd made up of friends, families, party faithfuls and supporters of the Vice President, besieged the head office in vehicles, making it difficult for the combined security officers of the Police Service, the Ghana Armed Forces, and the party’s security to put the situation under control.
The ceremony was turned into a mini rally as the supporters sang with party songs and cheered the Vice President when he entered the premises in the company of some top hierarchy of the NPP, which included, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Henry Quarter, and former National Organiser of the party, Sammy Awuku among others.
The Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Mavis Hawa Koomson, Majority Chief Whip in Parliament, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, with some other regional and polling station executives were also present to declare their support for the Vice President.
Other groups such as, the Bawumia Fun Club, Delegate for Bawumia, Security for Bawumia and Friends of Bawumia were some of the youth groups who were clad in party paraphernalia to cheer the Vice President as he mounted the podium to address the gathering.
Dr Bawumia, who was overwhelmed by the crowd, expressed gratitude to the supporters for the unflinching support shown him, following his decision to contest the flagbearership race of the party.
The Vice President said he believed the filling of his nomination was the first step for victory for the NPP in the 2024 presidential elections, stressing that, he had sacrificed for the party and had served the nation wholeheartedly.
Dr Bawumia said, he worked hard during the tenure of former President Agyekum Kufuor as Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, and had also served and given his all as the Vice President in assisting and supporting President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to achieve his vision.
“Together we started the processes of transforming Ghana, with honesty, hard work, dedication and discipline, despite the economic challenges of our time.
“Our government has constructed more infrastructure than any other government in the Fourth Republic, and many transformational policies, programmes and social interventions had been introduced in the history of the country, “Dr Bawumia touted.
Former Trade Minister, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, former General Secretary of the NPP, Kwabena Agyei Agyepong; Energy Analyst, Kwadwo Poku; two-time presidential aspirant, Dr. Kofi Konadu Apraku, MP, Assin Central Kennedy Agyapong, former Agric Minister, Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto; former MP for Mampong, Francis Addai-Nimoh; former Railways and Development Minister, Joe Ghartey and former Energy Minister, and Boakye Agyarko are all aspiring for the flagbearer slot.
BY BERNARD BENGHAN
Ghana’s parliament has marked the 2nd edition of May Day 2026 under the theme “ Welcome Home”.
It was special day meant to celebrate the invaluable support of the workforce, recognizing the commitment, resilience, and contributions of workers to institutional growth and national development.
Delivering the message on behalf of the Speaker, the 1st Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, described the theme as very apt, appropriate, and timely, noting that Parliament is more than a workplace, it is a shared home.
He emphasized that we cannot speak about work without speaking about people, reminding everyone that the true measure of our work is the well-being of our people.
He urged that our traditional clothing become an integral part of our everyday clothing, and that our local languages must become integral to our daily lives, interwoven into education and practiced at home.
Referencing Standing Order 63, which captures the use of local language as optional in deliberations, he encouraged a renewed commitment to identity, saying it is significant that we “come home” and present who we are so future generations can inherit a story they can fully tell.
The Clerk, Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, in his remarks commended officers for their dedication and devotion to duty, calling on them to go the extra mile and leave legacies.
Echoing the reminder that an unexamined life is not worth living, he described the event as an invitation to reconnect with our roots through cultural revival.
The Deputy Clerk, C&FMS, Dr. Gloria Sarku Kumawu, urged all not to forget their roots, the people behind the stories of ministries, industries, and the strides made both in-house and beyond.
What began last year has now become a meaningful tradition, showcasing Ghanaian heritage, fostering unity, and encouraging innovation under the principle of diversity for unity and diversity for progress, she added.
The gathering brought together leadership, public officials, and staff across all levels, along with the media, standing as a unifying platform that honored service, celebrated culture, and reaffirmed a shared commitment to national development.
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Manhyia would serve as Ghana’s unifying force …Otumfuo assures on commemoration of 27 years on the Golden Stool
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, last Friday celebrated his 27th enstoolment with a colourful and culture-rich ceremony at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, drawing a distinguished gathering of dignitaries from across Ghana and beyond.
Clad in splendid kente and adorned in rich traditional regalia, the dignitaries added colour and elegance to the occasion, as the palace grounds came alive with a vibrant display of Ghanaian culture.
Traditional drumming, dancing and symbolic rites underscored the deep-rooted heritage of the Ashanti Kingdom, captivating guests and reaffirming the value of tradition in modern society.
Speaking at a high-level Executive Gala organised by the Diaspora Affairs Office of the Office of the President in strategic partnership with the E ON 3 Group, the ‘World-Meets-in-Ghana’ gala, the Asantehene urged Ghanaians to guard against the divisive tendencies of partisan politics.
The event was to honour the Asantehene’s nearly three-decade reign under the theme ‘Advancing Peace and Sustainable Economic Development through Royal Vision’.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II noted that such attitudes threatened the country’s long-standing values of unity, civility and brotherliness.
He assured that Manhyia would continue to serve as a unifying force for the nation.
The celebration also featured the presentation of commemorative gold coins to notable national leaders, including the President, John Dramani Mahama, former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as well as Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, a former Vice President in recognition of their contributions to peace and national development.
By Spectator Reporter
