By J. K. Nabary
Gomoa Ankamu (C/R) Dec 4, GNA – Mr Bismark Baisi-Inkoom, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Gomoa West, has advised the people of Gomoa against allowing their quest for political power to divide them.
He stated that it was an undisputable fact that the political climate currently prevailing in the area had aggravated their differences and brought disunity but they must all work to forge unity.
Mr Baisi-Inkoom, also the District Chief Executive of Gomoa West, made the call in an interview with the Ghana News Agency after a Parliamentary Candidates Dialogue (PCD) organised by the Gomoa West office of the National Commission on Civic Education at Gomoa Ankamu.
The forum on the theme: ”Together we can build Ghana,”was graced by Traditional leaders, the Clergy, faith based organisations, assembly members, students from Senior High Schools in the constituency, youth groups, NPP members and the security agencies.
It afforded the candidates the opportunity to discuss matters of concern to the Ghanaian voter, which included health, agriculture, education infrastructure, roads and the economy.
Mr Baisi-Inkoom, quoting from Daniel 2 verse 19- 20, stated that it was the Almighty God who install Kings, hence the need to share ideas and not to let the election be a source of tension to create violence and disturb the peace of the constituency.
Highlighting his track record and potentials to redeem theco he stated that he was fit to take up the mantle of an Member of Parliament (MP) help address the concerns of the people through lobbing to alleviate them in the constituency.
He said as an agrarian constituency, more investment in agriculture was required for modern farming practices and technologies to expand and improve their work.
On Free Senior High School, he said the policy, initiated by NPP had benefited thousands of students and it must be protected and sustained for more others to also enjoy it.
He urged the people to vote for him as MP and Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as President of the Country.
On Health, he said it was of a key concern to him and the government, and when given the nod, he would ensure improved equipment, infrastructure and more medical supplies for qualityhealth care services in the area.
“I am committed for peace and expect that my opponent will also do same to ensure that after the elections we will live together peacefully and continue to forge ahead as one people to make Gomoaman better.
Earlier, in an opening remark, the Gomoa West Director of the Commission, Mrs Edith Ivy Howard, briefed the audience on the underpinning concept behind the dialogue, which aimed to promote transparency, accountability, political tolerance, and peaceful coexistence as the country geared up to elect MPs and a President.
The Parliamentary Candidates’ Dialogue was in tandem with efforts of the Commission to provide an avenue where candidates were brought close to the electorate to outline their vision.
It was aimed at soliciting the views, expectations and concerns of voters prior to the election, revealing that voters were more concerned about education, health, better road infrastructure and thriving economy.
She admonished the electorate to vote on issues and avoid being influenced with money to buy their integrity, which they would regret.
She stated that peace was key and it must be sustained before, during and after the election.
The Central Regional Programmes Director of the Commission, Madam Joyce Frimpong, took participants through voting processes and appealed to the constituents to endeavour to be tolerant of each other’s views and opinions to sustain the peace.
Rev Stephen Ghartey, Chairman of the Local Council of Churches, who presided, commended the Commission for the forum and advised Ghanaians to prioritise their constituencies as topmost priority and vote for persons who could work as required.
He appealed to key actors of the elections to execute their duties in a free, fair and transparent manner to move Ghana forward.
GNA