The Ashanti Regional chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, alias Wontumi, was booed in the Ejisu Constituency during campaigns for an upcoming by-election.
The death of NPP Member of Parliament (MP), John Kumah in early March triggered the April 30 vote which the party is widely expected to win.
During a campaign stop in Bonwire, Wontumi suffered boos and jeers from a section of the public when he attempted to deliver an address accompanied by some party supporters.
A group of young men in front of a shop would not allow Wontumi to address them as they booed him with chants of ‘away! away!’ They are later heard chanting the name of a former MP who is contesting as an independent aspirant.
The said aspirant, Kwabena Owusu Aduomi is one of three independent candidates seeking to replace the late MP. Aduomi lost his reelection bid to Kumah in the 2020 primaries and has vowed to reclaim the seat as an independent candidate.
The NPP’s candidate is lawyer Kwabena Boateng, wh
o along with Esther Osei (CPP) and Beatrice Boakye (LPG) complete the six slots on the ballot paper.
The main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) have opted out of the vote stating that it wanted to concentrate its energies on winning the 2024 general elections.
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The full list of candidates for the Ejisu by-election is as follows:
Esther Osei (CPP)
Lawyer Kwabena Boateng (NPP)
Beatrice Boakye (LPG)
Kwabena Owusu Aduomi (Independent)
Gabriel Agyemang Joseph (Independent)
Attakorah Joseph (Independent)
Bawumia meets Pope Francis in historic Vatican visit
Ghana’s Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, visited The Vatican, where he was warmly received by Pope Francis as part of his working visit to the Republic of Italy and the Vatican State.
This landmark meeting underscores Ghana’s commitment to strengthening ties with the global community and fostering diplomatic relations on an international scale.
The historic encounter took place in the Vatican’s P
aul VI Hall, where Dr. Bawumia had the distinct honour of meeting with Pope Francis.
Accompanied by the Second Lady, Samira Bawumia, and other government officials, Dr. Bawumia’s visit to the Vatican symbolised Ghana’s dedication to engaging with global leaders on matters of mutual importance.
During their meeting, discussions between Dr. Bawumia and Pope Francis centered on strengthening diplomatic relations between Ghana and the Vatican.
The discussions were cordial, cementing the positive relations between the Holy See and Ghana.
Key areas of focus during the meeting included the political and socio-economic landscape of Ghana, with particular attention given to collaboration in fields such as education and healthcare.
These discussions underscored Ghana’s commitment to advancing its socio-economic development and fostering partnerships with international stakeholders to achieve common goals.
In addition to meeting with Pope Francis, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia also engaged in talks with Archbishop Paul Ric
hard Gallagher, the Vatican’s Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations.
Their discussions further cemented the strong ties between Ghana and the Vatican and explored avenues for cooperation on various issues of mutual interest.
One notable aspect of the discussions was the exchange of views on current international issues, particularly focusing on security challenges facing West Africa and the Gulf of Guinea.
Vice President Bawumia is expected to return to Ghana on Thursday, April 25, 2024.
Source: Ghana Web
