Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and Sammi Awuku
Accurate details obtained from very reliable sources within the political campaign team of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia have revealed that Sammi Awuku, a former National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is spearheading the campaign of the Vice President in his bid to become the flagbearer of the governing party for the upcoming 2024 general elections.
With an impressive track record in political organising and mobilisation, Sammi Awuku’s appointment as the head of Dr. Bawumia’s campaign team comes as no surprise, having helped the party to win power as National Youth Organiser in 2016 and retained power in 2020 as National Organiser.
He is known in party circles as “Capo”, for his political sagacity.
Awuku, the Director General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) and a prominent figure within the NPP, has previously served as the National Youth Organiser of the party, where he played a crucial role in mobilising the youth base and securing electoral victories for the NPP in previous elections.
In addition to the appointment of Sammi Awuku, it has been confirmed that Nana Akomea, the Managing Director of Intercity STC Coaches Limited (STC) has assumed the role of Communication Director for the Vice President’s campaign.
Nana Akomea, a seasoned communicator, made a public declaration on Peace FM morning show yesterday that he is in charge of Dr. Bawumia’s campaign communications, explaining why he was throwing his support behind the Vice President’s candidacy.
He said he was part of Dr. Bawumia’s team campaigning in the 47 constituencies in the Ashanti Region, giving a thumps up to Asanteman for the rousing reception accorded the Vice President.
Nana Akomea, a former Minister of Information and MP for Okaikoi South, brings a wealth of experience in effectively conveying political messages to the public.
Nana Akomea’s appointment as the Communication Director further highlights the significance that the Bawumia campaign places on effective communication strategies.
With his extensive background in public relations and media management, Akomea is expected to play a pivotal role in crafting and disseminating the Vice President’s campaign messages to the electorate.
Also, insider sources reveal that Nana Akomea is expected to be assisted by Miracles Dennis Aboagye, Director of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development at the Presidency who has lately been in the frontline of NPP communications, Dr. Gideon Boako, spokesperson of the Vice President and Yaw Adomako Baafi, former Communications Director for the New Patriotic Party.
The selection of Sammi Awuku and Nana Akomea underscores Dr. Bawumia’s commitment to assembling a formidable team that will navigate the complexities of a presidential campaign. The duo’s proven capabilities and expertise in their respective fields are expected to bolster Bawumia’s chances of securing the NPP’s nomination as the flagbearer and ultimately winning the 2024 general elections.
Unconfirmed reports suggest that there will be other key players, such as Frederick Opare-Ansah, former MP for Suhum and Nii Adjei Sowah, former Accra Metropolitan Chief Executive expected to be announced by the Vice President in the coming days to beef up the team.
As the race for the NPP flagbearer intensifies, Dr. Bawumia’s selection of Sammi Awuku and Nana Akomea as key members of his campaign team sends a strong signal of his determination to lead the party to victory in the upcoming elections.
By Vincent Kubi