An aspiring General Secretary of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) Richard Ahiagbah has picked up his nomination forms with a call on all aspirants vying for the various positions to run clean campaigns devoid of character assassination.
He emphasized that the internal contest should be considered as a “family affair” which should deepen the party’s unity after the national delegates congress.
“The campaign is going to be hard and fast but I pledge to conduct a clean and issue-based campaign, devoid of unbecoming comportment to ensure that when all is said and done, we can rally and quickly unite behind our party and government to serve Ghana.”
As a leading member of the United States branch of the party, Richard Ahiagbah told Citi News that he was poised to win the General Secretary position.
He promised the party of a positive change of leadership destined to retain the NPP in power at the 2020 elections.
“Today, I picked my nomination form to contest for the General Secretary position of the New Patriotic Party. I was overcome with a mixed feeling of pride and humility to be part of the process to bring about change and a new day of hope and renewal for the grassroots.”
“I am filled with every confidence that my election as General Secretary of the NPP will result in a true regeneration of party enthusiasm and excitement for the grassroots.”
He pleaded with the delegates to overwhelmingly vote for him saying, “I ask you in all humility to lend your prayers and support to pave the way for me to become the next General Secretary so that together we can use the office of General Secretary to create opportunities for the grassroots, forge a climate of growth and inclusion in our party.”
“May God guide and give our Party Delegates, the requisite wisdom to perform the difficult task of choosing the next General Secretary of the NPP.”
Richard Ahiagbah declared his intention at the NPP’s Northern Regional delegates congress.
He interacted with the delegates and promised to launch his campaign in Tamale.
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By: Abdul Karim Naatogmah/citinewsroom.com/Ghana