Nana Kwaku Beyernnor II, the chief of Dambai in the Oti Region, has assured NPP presidential hopeful, Hon. Alan Kyerematen of his support in his bid to lead the party to the 2024 elections.
Welcoming the presidential aspirant to his palace over the weekend, Nana Beyernnor affirmed that the former Trade and Industry Ministry is a son of Dambai and that the traditional leadership and people of the area would support his aspiration to lead the NPP in the 2024 elections.
The Chief recalled how Hon. Kyerematen worked closely with the region while in office and assured him of his backing, and that his elders, to victory in the upcoming presidential primaries of the Party.
Nana Beyernnor commended Hon. Kyerematen for his honesty and good conduct over the years and said he would confer with delegates in Dambai to choose the right leader for the party.
The Dambaihene advised Alan Cash to see the NPP as one family and embark on a decent campaign without antagonising any member of the family in order to foster unity in the party.
Addressing the meeting of the chiefs, Hon. Kyerematen spoke about how Oti Region has benefited from the 1D1F projects by the government.
He emphasized the need for job creation and industrialization if Ghana was to progress.
He recounted his initiatives 22 years ago under President J.A. Kufuor in respect of garment, oil palm plantation, and salt, industries.
He noted the crucial role he played in the establishment of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area
(AfCFTA) to create a common market for the continent to ensure its competitiveness in international trade.
He mentioned his role in getting Ghana to host the AfCFTA headquarters, which has now made Accra the centre of business in Africa.
Hon. Kyerematen appealed to the people of Dambai and Oti in general to offer their maximum support for his presidential ambition since he has the record of creating jobs and wealth for the people.
Before he addressed the chiefs of Dambai, Hon. Kyerematen requested that a minute’s silence be observed in memory of the late Black Stars player, Christian Atsu, who met his untimely death in Turkey when the country was hit by a devastating earthquake recently.
