National Organiser of the NPP, Sammi Awuku
The Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo led administration has largely received commendations, both home and abroad, for its handling of the novel coronavirus pandemic. This, National Organiser of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Sammi Awuku, says will be a major campaign tool in the December elections.
Mr. Awuku said the Akufo-Addo government has proven beyond reasonable doubt that, it is up to any challenge given the fete chalked in fighting the pandemic.
Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen programme, Tuesday April 28, Mr Awuku said, while the government had not anticipated the pandemic, its successful handling of the situation will feature prominently in the governing party’s campaign for re-election.
Poor handling
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused the government of poorly handling the pandemic. The opposition party singled out the social intervention programme during the lockdown and accused the government of sharing food on partisan lines.
The party’s flagbearer, former President Mahama, who said the sharing of the cooked meal was shambolic, also started feeding some households whom he claimed were neglected by government.
Ugly noises
But, according to Mr Awuku the ‘ugly noises’ being made by the NDC is because they are alarmed at the goodwill the NPP is enjoying few months to the elections.
He explained that, due to the praises being heaped on President Nana Akufo-Addo on his handling of the pandemic, the opposition party is moving heaven on earth to demonise him.
“The NDC will not see anything good in how government is handling COVID-19 but they failed in handling cholera outbreak,” he jabbed.
The NPP National Organiser is certain Ghanaians would renew the mandate of President Akufo-Addo for his proven track record and how effective he is leading the coronavirus fight.
Mr Awuku said the government will not be distracted in the COVID-19 fight to save lives and property.
