The Gyasehene of the Peki Traditional area in
the Volta Region, Togbui Takon Tutu Brempong has thrown his weight behind the
Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Akufo Addo’s bid
to become President of Ghana.The chief endorsed Nana Addo during his
campaign tour of the Volta Region which started today [Monday].
In an
exclusive interview with Citi News, Torgbui Tutu Brempong justified his
decision to support the NPP Flagbearer, saying “this is the time in the
political era when we are all doing politics and you have the right to choose
which party you like …We were not suffering like this under the NPP. Everything
was moving on smoothly.”
Asked whether it was appropriate for chiefs to
engage in active politics, Torgbui responded in the affirmative, saying “are
chiefs not human beings, are we not feeling the hardship in the country? Chiefs
have a role to play in politics so to say chiefs are not supposed to take part
in politics is wrong.”
Nana Addo has received a number of endorsements in
recent times on his campaign tour.
Over 50 chiefs endorse Nana
Addo in Ashanti Region
Over fifty chiefs in Atwima Kwanwoma in
the Ashanti Region declared their support for him a few days ago when he
embarked on a campaign tour in the region.
Paramount Chief of the
Tumu endoreses Nana Addo
The Paramount Chief of the Tumu
Traditional Area, Kuoro Richard Babini Kanton VI, also endorsed the
‘1-District-1-Factory’ and the ‘1-Village-1-Dam’ policies of Nana Addo when he
visited the area.
“We have been following governments, since time
immemorial, and, still, we have not gotten a dam. So I believe that if you give
us a dam, it will really help us so much. And we are looking forward to you
coming to office, so you give us a dam,” he said.
Garu Chief
backs Nana Addo’s presidential bid
Nana Akufo-Addo was also
endorsed by the Chief of Garu, Naba Asuguru Akuntam Wini. According him, the NPP
has a rich history of delivering on its electoral promises, and there is no
doubt that voting for Nana Akufo-Addo will only bring progress and prosperity to
his people.
“Our problem, in the past, was a district. President Kufuor,
before the 2000 elections, came here and told us that if he won the election, it
will be done. True to his word, the creation of the district was done. When NPP
promises you something, it will be done. Thanks to his Excellency, President
Kufuor, for giving us the district,” he said.
Chief of Bawku
declares victory for Akufo-Addo
The Chief of Bawku, Naba Asigiri
Azoka Abugrago II, on the visit of Nana Akufo-Addo said “this is the proper
endorsement I want to make. God willing this year, you will get what you want
and become the President of Ghana.”
The flagbearer had visited his palace
as part of his campaign tour of the Upper East region.
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