Flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has pledged to institutionalise grassroots involvement in governance by convening annual constituency forums nationwide. These meetings, he said, would serve as a platform to hear directly from party members and citizens, ensuring their concerns inform national decision-making. Dr. Bawumia made this commitment during the launch of his tour of the Bono Region, where he engaged delegates in the Banda, Tain, and Wenchi constituencies. The tour forms part of his broader outreach to NPP delegates ahead of the party’s presidential primaries.
Addressing delegates, Dr. Bawumia said his goal as President would be to bring governance closer to the people through direct and consistent engagement with the grassroots. “If I am elected President, I will make time to regularly engage with the party’s grassroots,” he said. “Just as former President Kufuor did, I will dedicate at least one day each year to meet directly with members at the constituency level through town-hall-style meetings.”
He explained that such engagements would provide an opportunity for ordinary members of the party and citizens to voice their challenges and expectations directly to the President. “These interactions will allow me to listen to your concerns firsthand and work on them. This is how we will stay connected, and I will ensure that as President, your voices are heard and your issues are addressed.” Dr. Bawumia emphasised that inclusive governance is key to developing the country, assuring delegates.
Source: Hanson Agyemang
