2020 Polls: You owe NPP a debt – Bawumia to Dagbons

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has asked the people of Dagbon to vote for President Nana Akufo-Addo as a reward for bringing peace to the area after years of protracted conflict.

Dr. Bawumia says the restoration of peace in Dagbon should be seen as a major achievement of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

Speaking at a meeting with the overlord of the Dagbon traditional area, Yaa-Naa Abukari Mahama II, Dr. Bawumia called on the Dagbon land to fulfil the perceived obligation and vote for the NPP.

“The Dagbon people, the Northern people and Ghanaians as well are indebted to Nana Akufo-Addo for bringing peace to Dagbon and once you owe somebody a debt, you should pay it,” the Vice President said.

“The people of Dagbon will pay that debt on December 7 by voting massively for him and the NPP government,” he added.

Dagbon grateful to Akufo-Addo – Ya Na

The Overlord of Dagbon, His Majesty Ya Na Abukari II on his part said the Kingdom is grateful to President Nana Akufo-Addo for the immense role he has played in ensuring peace in the Kingdom.

Speaking at the ceremony, Ya Na Abukari II expressed profound gratitude to President Akufo-Addo and the government for the wind of peace blowing in the Dagbon Kingdom, as well as his commitment to the development of the area.

“Today is a special day in the life of the people of the North. A moment of pride which reflects the development through which Yendi, and for that matter Dagbon, has gone through the last three years,” the Ya Na said.

“His Royal Majesty Ndan Ya Na Abukari II, wish to express his gratitude for the inviable contribution of Dagbon Malti Naa I, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, President of the Republic of Ghana and the people for the ensuring peace we enjoy today in Dagbon.”

“I wish to state categorically that the state of Dagbon is being affirmed with each passing day and is a factor of peace and stability in the country.”

The Ya Na continued his commendation of President Akuffo-Addo’s commitment to the progress of Dagbon, by acknowledging his presence during last year’s Damba Festival with a high profile guest, as well as development projects in the area.

“Dagbon is particularly grateful to H.E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for gracing last year’s Damba Featival and most importantly, his accompanied august guest, H.E. Mia Amar Motley, QC, MP, the Prime Minister of Barbados and her high level dignitaries and ambassadors which automatically catapulted our previously local Damba celebration onto the international scene.”

“We are also deeply grateful for the commissioning of the Yendi Water Supply Project in July, 2020.”