Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the NPP’s Vice Presidential Candidate, has hailed Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s bold solutions for the mining sector as a “game changer”. Speaking in key mining communities in the Ashanti Region, including Numereso and Tweapease in the Odotobri constituency, Dr. Opoku Prempeh emphasized the NPP’s commitment to managing Ghana’s mineral resources for the benefit of the people and economic growth, without harming the environment.
Bawumia’s Bold Solutions
Dr. Opoku Prempeh outlined Dr. Bawumia’s plans to:
– Create an enabling environment for community mining schemes
– Formalize, regularize, and regulate environmentally sustainable small-scale mining
– License responsible miners and establish District Mining Committees, including Chiefs
– Usher in a golden age for Ghanaian-owned small-scale mining, creating wealth and jobs while promoting responsible mining
NPP’s Track Record
Dr. Opoku Prempeh highlighted the NPP’s record in supporting cocoa farmers and urged constituents to vote for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to ensure continued improvement in their lives.
The Vice Presidential Candidate acknowledged challenges in network connectivity and road infrastructure, assuring that the government is working to address these issues.
Dr. Opoku Prempeh rallied support for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and the NPP’s parliamentary candidate, Anthony Mmieh, urging constituents to vote massively for them.
Hon. Micheal Donkor, District Chief Executive for Amansie Central, and Anthony Mmieh, parliamentary candidate for Odotobiri Constituency, also spoke, highlighting ongoing developmental projects, including a police station and network infrastructure.