A representative of the Conservative Party in the United Kingdom, John Hayward, has described as a waste of resources the numerous posters of aspirants in the national executives’ election of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP).
According to him, monies spent on such posters and banners could be used to improve the lives of Ghanaians.
The NPP is currently holding its National Delegate’s Conference at the Koforidua Technical University to among other things elect its executives to steer the affairs of the party for the next four years.
John Hayward, who gave a solidarity message at the conference complained about the number of posters used by aspirants to market themselves ahead of the election.
“I came through the streets today, and I saw so many posters, posters of the wonderful candidates here in this conference. But I had to reflect. I think I saw more posters than the delegates here at this conference and I wondered, ‘is this really the best use of our resources?’” he quizzed.
Citi News reporters in the region say posters have been splashed on every single wall, floor, kiosk, trees, street lights and even on abandoned vehicles parked on the shoulders of roads.
John Hayward questioned the rationale for such posters saying it does not show a judicial use of the country’s resources.
He further admonished the NPP to channel their resources into improving the lives of Ghanaians and not on posters.
“I have a lesson from the Conservative party which focus on the voters. Voters are less keen on parties that focus on their internal processes. And I hope you can benefit from my experience as I encourage you to go forth from here today and focus your time, efforts and resources in reaching out to the voters of Ghana,” he added.
About 6,000 members of the governing New Patriotic Party have converged on the campus of the Koforidua Technical University to elect their national executives as the party hosts its National Delegate’s Conference.
About 41 members of the party are seeking to occupy various executive positions in the NPP to lead the party.
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By: Godwin Akweiteh Allotey/citinewsroom.com/Ghana
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