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Developing Northern Ghana is my vision - Bawumia
Zuarungu, Nov. 2, Ghanadot/GNA - Dr. Mahamadu
Bawumia, running mate to New Patriotic Party (NPP)
presidential candidate, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, said
his vision was to help develop the Upper West, Upper East
and Northern Regions (three Northern Regions).
He said this would help bridge the development gap between
the Northern and southern parts of Ghana.
Dr. Bawumia was addressing a durbar of chiefs and people of
the Zuarungu Tradition area, at the celebration of their
annual Ndaakoya festival.
The running Mate said he was in tune with Nana Akufo Addo's
vision to give serious consideration for the implementation
of a special comprehensive development programme for the
three northern regions.
Dr Bawumia said "I accepted the post of Vice Presidential
candidate because of the state of the three northern regions
and I would ensure that the wide development gap is
bridged."
He observed that poverty has militated against development
in the three northern regions and pledged that the canker
would be tackled with all seriousness from every angle when
the NPP retained power on 7 December.
Dr Bawumia He said the NPP would ensure the implementation
of agriculture programmes accelerate development in the
regions.
The celebration was aimed at appreciating the ancestors for
supporting the people to get bumper harvest and to pacify
them for their constant protection.
It was also used to take stock of the people’s achievements
and to plan for the development of the area.
GNA
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