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The Overlord of Mamprugu Naa Abdulai Mahami Shariga has urged Vice President and Flagbearer of the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia not to hesitate in using his unifying traits as a leader, to bring people together, especially feuding factions in the Bawku conflict.
Dr. Bawumia, who was elected flagbearer of the NPP for next year’s Presidential election, was in Nalerigu on Monday to formally present himself as the Presidential candidate for the NPP to the Nayiri, and also express his gratitude to him and his elders for their prayers and encouragement.
During his deliberations with Dr. Bawumia, the Nayiri conferred a title on the Vice President under the name “Bigangna,” which means the one who does not discriminate.
The Nayiri said having come to know the unifying traits of Dr. Bawumia, he was optimistic the Vice President, will, if elected, be a President for all, who will not discriminate, hence the title.
The Nayiri explained that the title is befitting of the Vice President due to the unifying traits he has demonstrated as a leader for all, regardless of religion and ethnic group, and urged him to continue to bring people together and unite them.
As president, the Nayiri stressed, Dr. Bawumia will have the responsibility of uniting Ghana and mediating many disputes. He therefore urged the Vice President not to hesitate in visiting chiefs and people of all parts of Ghana, especially Bawku and try to encourage peace amongst all the factions.
In response Dr. Bawumia said that if he is elected President, he will not only be a president for Mamprusis but a president of Ghana for all.
“I will be a president for Fantes, for Ashantis, for Ewes, for Kusasis, for Frafra’s, for Konkombas and all other tribes in Ghana. We are one people,” Dr. Bawumia said.
The Bawku conflict has been a long-standing one, and the Nayiri’s urge to Dr. Bawumia not to hesitate to intervene to ensure unity and peace shows the level of confidence and respect the Mamprugu Overlord has in the Vice President.
The Vice President expressed gratitude to the Nayiri and his elders for their encouragement, and assured them that he won’t deviate from his principle for all.
Dr. Bawumia was accompanied by NPP National Chairman, Stephen Ntim, Majority Leader Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu, Ashanti Regional Chairman Wontumi, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources Abu Jinapor, Youth and Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif and many MPs from both the Northern and Southern parts of the country.
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