The Chief of Tuobodom in the Brong Ahafo Region, Nana Obeng Ameyaw Barimah II, has thrown his weight behind flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Nana Akufo-Addo.
The Tuobodomhene, who was confident of an Akufo-Addo victory in the elections, explained that, “in this world, it is only those who embark on good missions who are encouraged and supported.”
Nana Obeng Ameyaw Barimah II who also doubles as the Akyempemhene of the Techiman Traditional Council made the endorsement on Sunday when Nana Akufo-Addo paid a courtesy call on him at his Palace as part of the flagbearer’s campaign tour of the region.
The chief also said “the NPP’s parliamentary candidate for Techiman North has been entrusted in my care. He is therefore my son. Thus, I can never turn my back on my son who is bringing something good home to his people. The Chiefs and people of Tuobodom assure you, Nana [Akufo-Addo] that we are in complete support of you. We are backing you with prayers, and I am confident that you will win this year’s election.”
He urged all supporters of the NPP to avoid the use of abusive and intemperate language in the electioneering period.
“Ghanaians will vote for you once you have a good message, and you present it to them in all humility and through the use of decorous language and patience. There are certain fights that can only be won with prayer. When you go to God in prayer, whatever you ask for in His name, he will do it for you,” he said.
Nana Obeng Ameyaw Barimah II also urged Nana Addo to build a nursing training college for them when he is elected in the November polls.
“When you win the election, the people of Tuobodom need a nursing training college. We know this will come to fruition because we are very confident that you will win,” he added.
The endorsement comes days after the National House of Chiefs urged chiefs to desist from making such public utterances.
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By: Godwin A. Allotey/citifmonline.com/Ghana
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