NPP Philadelphia Launched

The New Patriotic Party – USA Chapter (NPP- USA) has increased its number

of branches with the inauguration of the Philadelphia branch. The

inauguration was attended by members of the branch, sympathizers, friends

of the Kukurudu family and a cross section of Ghanaians living in the

Delaware Valley. NPP –Philadelphia has membership from South Jersey,

Pennsylvania and Delaware.

Chairman of NPP- Philadelphia, Lawyer Edward Osie was thankful to members

for the renewed sense of interest in the party and assured them that the

party is working very diligently to ensure the return to power. He cited

many examples of incompetence, corruption and disregard for the interest of

the country in the current government that has brought untold hardships to

Ghanaians. He reiterated the campaign promises of the party and the flag

bearer in the elections. The promise of free secondary education is a must

as the country seeks to reduce the high levels of illiteracy in the

country. “Nana Akuffo has shown through his works in the private and public

sectors that he is an achiever and a goal getter and when elected he will

push Ghana towards a developed economy in Africa” he said.

General Secretary of NPP – Philadelphia, Kweku Mensah Acquah challenged

members to keep the high enthusiasm and make conscious effort within their

individual circles to ensure victory for the party. He shared personal

stories of triumphs that local chapters endure back home and urged members

to support their constituencies with every support, because it was crucial

that the party wins the presidency and ensure a comfortable majority in

parliament.

Special Guest of honor and keynote address was delivered by Lawyer

Professor Henry Akwasi Prempeh, a law Professor at Seton Hall, University.

The speaker remark and overview about current situation in Ghana,

accountability, democratic governance and the upcoming election. He dared

the NPP not to underestimate the machinations of the NDC especially as they

go into the elections as incumbents with all the resources and strength as

government in power. He was however confident since Ghanaians have been

seen all they can do, they will surely vote them out of power. There was

solidarity messages from NPP –USA, NPP –New York, NPP – Worcester to

wish NPP – Philadelphia well.

Since the reactivation of the branch, NPP – Philadelphia has been visited

by party big wigs such Ken Ofori Atta Chairman of Databank financial

services and Director of Fund raising for Nana Akuffo Addo campaign for

election 2012. The branch has also been visited by Minority Chief Whip and

Member of Parliament for Suhum constituency Hon. Frederick Opare Ansah. A

team made up Chairman Edward Osei, John Kwakye, Kweku Mensah Acquah, Mrs.

Joyce Awuku Darko Osie, Mrs. Jessie Anning and Ernest Tanoh aka Agya Sei

met with the Flag bearer Nana Akuffo Addo on his recent trip to the United

States.

Executives of NPP – Philadelphia

Lawyer Edward Osie – Chairman

John Kwakye – Vice Chairman

Kweku Mensah Acquah - General Secretary

Kweku Osei Kuffour – Deputy General Secretary

Mrs. Joyce Awuku Darko Osie – Treasurer and Campaign finance strategist

Ernest Anning – Deputy Treasurer

Mrs. Jessie Anning - Women’s Organizer

Email: npp.philadelphia@aol.com