Source:A political Desk Report

The Omanhene of Domeabra Traditional Council, Baffour Owusu Bediako, has given a hint about the involvement of traditional authorities in this year’s general election.

Although traditional leaders are barred from dabbling in partisan politics, the paramount chief emphatically stated that they have the right to scrutinise policies and determine which ones will favour the majority of Ghanaians.

He said chiefs would lead the 2024 election campaigns, not by mounting political platforms but through the scrutiny of policies of all parties to help them offer cogent pieces of advice to their subjects.

Explaining the reason behind his statement, the Omanhene was emphatic that the 2024 general election would largely influence the progress or otherwise of the country.

Welcoming the New Patriotic Party (NPP) running mate for the 2024 elections, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, and the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the party, Mr. Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, to his palace, the chief explained that every policy by political parties has a direct influence on the people they lead, for which reason he would ensure that the right policies that will be of greater benefits to his people are supported.

Baffour Owusu Bediako

He stressed that though traditional leaders do not have the legal backing to mount political platforms, chiefs would not sit unconcerned and watch the progress of their jurisdictions to derail.

Touting the massive projects and policies of the Akufo-Addo administration, he re-echoed policies such as Free SHS, 1D1F, among others, adding that these policies have had a positive effects on his people.

The chief talked about the road projects in his jurisdiction and called for speedy work on them.

Besides, he encouraged the constituents to retain the Member of Parliament for the Asante Akyem North Constituency, Andy Appiah Kubi.

He expressed appreciation to the NPP running mate for the respect given to the people of the Traditional Area.

Dr. Opoku Prempeh reiterated his party’s vision of effective partnership with traditional authorities in the governance of the country.

In his view, Nananom remain development originators and it is important that the NPP keeps a closer partnership with them.

According to him, the purpose of his visit was to seek cogent advice from Nananom and also remind them of why the NPP remains the best political party in the country.

In a show of unity of purpose, the running mate spoke well of the MP for the area, Andy Appiah Kubi. He urged the constituents to retain him in the interest of the constituency and the country’s development.