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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
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ASWIM lauds Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang
The Association of Women in the Media, (ASWIM) has congratulated Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang on her historic achievement as Ghana’s first female Vice President.
The association said her trailblazing journey with sterling accomplishments from academia to politics, is undoubtedly, a vivid inspiration to countless women and girls across Ghana and Africa.
This was contained in a statement signed by its president, Mrs Mavis Kitcher, and copied to The Spectator on Tuesday in Accra.
“ASWIM celebrates your remarkable career, marked by numerous firsts, including the first female Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, (UCC), and the first female to hold a professional chair in Ghana, (UCC),” the statement said.
It said the accomplishments of Prof Opoku- Agyemang were clear testament to the brilliance, resilience and resourceful nature of the complete beautiful African woman.
“As she takes on this new role, ASWIM proudly lauds her commitment to education, women’s empowerment, distinguished public service and patriotism and is very confident that her pursuit of excellence, love for humanity, humility, decency, modesty and commitment to the welfare of the vulnerable will characterise Ghana’s political leadership and public service,” the statement added.
By Jemima Esinam Kuatsinu
Entertainment
Demolition of Fantasy Dome unfair — Mark Okraku-Mantey
Months after the Fantasy Dome was dismantled to make way for construction at the Ghana International Trade Fair site, the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr Mark Okraku-Mantey, has expressed concern over the manner the facility was destroyed.
In an interview on Daybreak Hitz with Andy Dosty, Mr Okraku-Mantey criticised the handling of the dome’s dismantling, suggesting that it could have been done without causing damage.
“I don’t think that leadership gave instructions that they should do what happened. The structure was a prefab but I hear the people destroyed it. That one, we cannot defend it. It is unfair to him (owner). Sometimes, you give instructions and people will go and do things that will make you look bad,” he stated.
When asked about any punitive measure against the workers responsible for the destruction, Mr Okraku-Mantey clarified that the Trade Fair does not fall under his ministry.
He said he had previously contacted the owner, Leslie Quaynor, to discuss relocating the dome, and even suggested the National Museum as a potential site, though it was too small.
The demolition of the 20,000-seater Fantasy Dome occurred on March 16, 2024.
According to Dr Agnes Adu, CEO of the Ghana Trade Fair Company Limited, the action was taken after multiple notices were given to Quaynor to vacate the premises for redevelopment, as per their tenancy agreement.
Dr Adu noted that all previous tenants had complied except for the Fantasy Dome.
Quaynor, in an interview with JoyNews, confirmed that his lease had ended, and was in the process of relocating the dome.
He had requested an extension, which was denied, leading him to seek a writ and an injunction from an Accra High Court to halt the demolition.
Despite this, the demolition proceeded, causing significant damage to the structure.
Quaynor described the incident as a major setback, not only for his business but also for the entertainment industry, which relies on venues like the Fantasy Dome.
