2nd Lady rallies assist from Okaishie merchants for Dr Bawumia
The Second Lady, Samira Bawumia, has referred to as on Ghanaians to rally behind the Presidential Candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, as he seeks to handle the concerns of merchants and foster nationwide growth.
Speaking on the inaugural ceremony of the Okaishie Executive Traders Union in Accra on Tuesday, she emphasised the impression of efficient communication between merchants and authorities, noting that improvements within the buying and selling sector contribute considerably to nationwide development.
Highlighting Dr Bawumia’s dedication to the sector, she disclosed that his manifesto was formed with enter from dealer unions to handle their particular wants. If elected, Dr Bawumia has pledged to decrease taxes and drastically scale back port clearance duties, a transfer anticipated to chop prices on items and providers.
To additional exhibit his assist for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), Mrs Bawumia defined that Dr Bawumia’s plans to determine an SME Bank, which might allow people and organisations to entry loans tailor-made to their wants.
She additionally shared plans for a dedicated fund to empower girls, serving to them assist their households by way of sustainable enterprise ventures.
“On December 7th, Ghanaians have a choice to vote for a leader who is humble, intelligent, and visionary. Dr Bawumia is committed to managing the country effectively and bringing tangible benefits to every Ghanaian,” she emphasised.
The Second Lady additionally famous a deliberate abilities coaching programme for kayayei (feminine head porters) nationwide, aiming to equip them with new abilities to enhance their livelihoods. Commending the union executives for his or her dedication and contributions to the occasion, she assured them of Dr Bawumia’s continued assist.
Additionally, Mrs Bawumia additionally referred to as on members of the union to vote for the parliamentary candidate of Odododiodio Constituency, Abdul Mannaf Sowah, who she stated, would work carefully with authorities to make sure native growth and convey residence the advantages of NPP insurance policies.
Mr Abdul Mannaf Sowah, in his submission additionally highlighted the importance of the union for each the Constituency and the NPP. “The Okaishie Executive Union joining the voices advocating to maintain the NPP and break the eight-year cycle will strengthen our chances,” he famous.
Mr Sowah urged Ghanaians to guard their markets and assist native merchants, recalling that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) was voted out for a cause. “Let’s keep moving forward,” he stated, calling onconstituents who really feel their wants haven’t been absolutely addressed to stay affected person, assuring that enhancements are coming.
With elections solely weeks away, Mr Sowah inspired assisters to succeed in out to family and friends members who might have misplaced curiosity in voting, asking them to contemplate returning to the polls. He additionally cautioned towards participating in politics of insult, selling a peaceable marketing campaign that might attract extra votes for the NPP.
The executives of the union donated 4,000 items of occasion souvenirs, Mobile telephones, 400 Cylinders and the NPP invoice boards at vantage factors as an indication of their assist to the occasion.
BY STEPHANIE BIRIKORANG