Accra, Nov. 8, GNA – Mrs Alma Prempeh, wife of the NPP’s running mate, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh has committed to become an advocate of the vulnerable and voiceless in society
She said” I want to be the person who advocates for the vulnerable and voiceless in our society”
Mrs Prempeh made the commitment when she met members of the Special Mothers Project, an advocacy and awareness creation programme on Cerebral palsy issues and issues affecting families raising children with disabilities
She said the NPP was committed to the welfare of people especially the vulnerable including mothers of children with disabilities in Ghana.
Explaining the policies of the party to about 150 mothers of children with Cerebral palsy and other disabilities, Mrs Prempeh said, “I am here for a reason, I am here to help parents like you live the lives you deserve ”
“Everyone deserves a financially independent life,” she added.
She advised the parents not to feel ashamed of their children
Mrs Prempeh said, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Vice President and the flagbearer of the NPP was coming with good intentions and urged the Special Needs parents’ community to vote massively for him to enable him to bring his good intentions to fruition
Mrs Prempeh supported by some executives of the NPP donated sewing machines, hair dryers. Gas stoves, cloth and some money to support the parents go into income generating ventures.
Mrs Hannah Awadzi, Executive Director of the Special Mothers Project expressed her appreciation to the NPP for opening their gates to listen to the concerns of Special needs parents.
She urged them to involve parents in policy formulation to ensure that their needs were met.
Mrs Awadzi also urged the NPP to pay attention to the Caregiver industry and create programmes that would support Special needs parents with caregivers even at the household level.
GNA