Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has vowed to decentralise political appointments by guaranteeing at least 10 slots for party loyalists in every constituency if he becomes President.

Addressing New Patriotic Party (NPP) members Abuakwa in the Ashanti Region during his campaign tour, Dr Bawumia stressed that governance must reflect the hard work and sacrifices of grassroots supporters.

He explained that with nearly 7,000 possible appointments at the national, regional, and district levels, he intends to dedicate about a third to constituencies across the country.

“Each of the 276 constituencies will be assured of a minimum of 10 appointments in my government. Bigger constituencies may even get more,” he declared.

The initiative, he said, will ensure representation of party members on government boards, agencies, and other state institutions.

Dr Bawumia first announced the grassroots appointment policy ahead of his election as NPP flagbearer in 2023. His resolve has been strengthened by the Mike Oquaye investigative committee report, which identified neglect of grassroots members as a major factor in the party’s defeat in the 2024 elections.



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“Too often, party members are left out once we win power. That is why I introduced this policy, to make sure every constituency feels part of the governance process,” Bawumia said.

He emphasised that every constituency has qualified men and women who deserve opportunities.

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“Rewarding loyalty and hard work is not just fair; it is the best way to strengthen our base and ensure that opportunities trickle down to ordinary Ghanaians.”

Dr Bawumia added, “My appointments will be constituency-based to reflect our national identity while rewarding the loyalty and hard work of party members.”

According to him, guaranteeing grassroots inclusion is the surest way to keep constituencies motivated and actively engaged in governance.




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