The Akuapem North Constituency of the Eastern Region is set to witness intense political activity tomorrow, Friday, 22 November 2024, as major party stalwarts from both sides converge to campaign for their respective candidates.
Contributing her quota to the campaign of the NPP flagbearer, Vice president Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the first lady campaigns with the parliamentary candidate of the NPP, Sammy Awuku in bid to canvass votes in the constituency.
Mrs. Akuffo Addo’s campaign has taken her to most constituencies in the Greater Accra Region and has landed in the Eastern Region to continue soliciting for votes for the NPP.
Previously, Dr Bawumia headlined the second edition of the Ofie Walk, an event that drew tens of thousands of sympathizers and residents. The walk stretched from Mamfe to the Mampong Coronation Park, where he led an electrifying crowd.
Following this, the running mate of the NPP presidential candidate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, also visited the constituency to show support for Sammi Awuku.
Today, Mr. Awuku’s stronghold will once again become a center of political attraction. Former President John Dramani Mahama, the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), is expected to campaign in the constituency, culminating in a major rally at Mampong, Mr. Awuku’s hometown.
Over the last three days, the two major political parties have been intensifying their campaigns. Party supporters have lined the streets with flags and posters of their respective parliamentary candidates.
Mr. Awuku, for his part, has spent the last two weeks visiting towns and major villages to secure more votes for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.
The NDC, meanwhile, appears concerned about Mr. Awuku’s deliberate efforts to penetrate its strongholds, including Adawso, Mangoase, Kwamoso, Tinkrong, and other areas within the constituency.
Adding to this momentum, the First Lady of the Republic, Her Excellency Rebecca Akufo-Addo, is expected to join the NPP campaign trail tomorrow, focusing on these traditionally NDC-dominated areas.