Bawunia woos Muslims for NPP

Alhaji Mahaumud Bawumia, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's running mate for the epic December pariamentary and presidential elections, Friday urged members of the muslim communities to embrace the policies of the NPP, and support the party to retain power to ensure continuous improvement in their socio-economic circumstance.

Dr Bawunia also urged them to always pursue peace, and avoid being abused by selfish and unscrupulous politicians to foment needless trouble that could mar the December general elections,and undermine the nation's peace and stability.

The NPP Vice Presidential Candidate was addressing the Muslim community at the Central Mosque in Takoradi after being introduced to them Nana Akufo-Addo, NPP Presidential Candidate, ahead of the official outdooring which took place yesterday during the party's mammoth rally at the Takoradi Polytechnic Park.

The introduction of Nana Akufo-Addo's running mate was greeted with wild jubilation from the people, an indication of the massive endorsement of the man who is set to be the nation's Vice President come January, 2009.

Dr Bawumia, a banker and economist of international repute, explained to the people that the nation's economy was doing well, and that it was at the threshold of breakthrough, warning the not to vote to return the opposition NDC to power, to reverse the forward march.

"Let's support the NPP to retain power to continue building the economy. We want to transform the economy to ensure equal access to quality health care and education. Come along with the NPP, Nana Akufo-Addo and myself for the economic transformation and total development of the nation in freedom," he stated, amidst thunderous applause from the people.

The gathering who could not hide their joy, as they sang songs of praise to express their happiness and appreciation to Nana Akufo-Addo for the selection of "one of them" as his running mate.

Ealier in the day, Dr Bawumia joined Nana Akufo-Addo to pay a courtesy call on Osabarima Nana Kweku Binnah III, Paramount Chief of the Shama Traditional Area when they made a stop-over in the town ahead of their entry into the twin city for their party's Annual Delegates' Conference.

The Omanhene appealed to politicians to be guided by civility and decorum in their campaign activities, and avoid confrontations with their political opponents to ensure peaceful and incident-free elections in December.

They also visited the leadership and members of the Takoradi branch of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union of the Trades Union Congress, to interact with them and to find out the problems and challenges confronting them in their work.