Myth of Volta Region as no-go zone for NPP is broken – Addison Darkey

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The myth surrounding the Volta region as a no-go zone for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is fading swiftly.

“We are now free to express our support for the NPP without fear of persecution or harassment.”

Mr. Frank Addison Darkey, Adaklu Constituency Secretary of the NPP stated this in an interview with the Ghana News Agency on the sidelines of a rally at Adaklu Helekpe as part of Dr Muhammadu Bawumia’s campaign tour of the Adaklu constituency in the Volta region.

He said some years ago, it was difficult or impossible for anyone in the region to identify himself or herself with the NPP.

The secretary noted that, “the dynamics have changed, the party is making inroads into the region and winning more members to its fold.”

He said the youth, especially have seen the deception by a section of the people that the NPP was anti-Ewe.

Mr Darkey said they have also noticed the pro poor and youth centred development initiatives introduced by the NPP government and the number of development projects being undertaken by the government in the region, saying, a lot of the youth were now beneficiaries of the free Senior High School initiative.

He praised the youth of the region, especially those from Adaklu for the warm reception accorded Dr Bawumiah and appealed to them to translate it by voting massively for Dr Bawumia for him to roll out more pro youth policies.

He said breaking the eight by the party was not a mere slogan adding, “with God all things are possible.”

The crowd that welcomed Dr Bawumia at Adaklu Helekpe on Tuesday was unprecedented.

The crowd went into frenzy when Dr Bawumia, who is also the Vice President, and his entourage got to the rally grounds.

He said that when elected, he would amend section 63 of the chieftaincy act to give more powers to chiefs to reduce pressure on the courts.

Dr Bawumia said he was overwhelmed by the reception accorded him in the region believed to be the “traditional world bank” of the National Democratic Congress and hoped it would be translated into votes.

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