A former Northern Regional Minister in the John Mills regime has asked electorates to vote massively for the New Patriotic Party in the upcoming general elections.
Stephen Sumani Nayina was addressing party supporters in Mampruli in the Walewale Constituency in the Northern Region.
The former NDC regional minister said he was campaigning for the NPP because he wants development is Mamprugu and its environs. He mentioned that the people voted for President Mahama in 2012 hoping he will bring a lot of developmental projects to Northern Ghana but this has not happened hence his request.
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“Whether John Mahama likes it or not he will cease to be our President. Mahama Bole will not be our President after December 7. If it is about to rain, it starts with a storm. The signs are clear from across the country. You all know me; I was a staunch NDC member. We were those in the trenches clearing the path for the late Atta Mills which ensured he won the 2008 elections and has since been succeeded by John Mahama. It will surprise many of you I am here speaking about the NPP today. I don’t want money but I am not rich. I am looking for the progress for Mamprugu so all those seeking the welfare of the area whether from NPP, NDC, NDP, PNC, PPP must join forces.”
He believes the NDC has nothing to offer the people of the North especially those from of Mamprugu and its environs.
Nayina who served as a regional minister in 2009 under the late Prof Mills said he knows the details of the NDC than most people supporting the party.
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"The forthcoming elections will set the stage for the development of Mamprugu to also experience the presidency. It would have been prudent we vote and NDC will not get a single vote. It is incumbent on us to vote for NPP for Nana Addo to be President, Dr Bawumia as Vice President and Dr Sagri to become an MP and a Minister.”
He added that “NDC is already dead. I am an experienced driver and if I am driving a vehicle and it is not moving towards the right direction I know.”
Analysis
Most people who have crossed carpet to other political parties are mainly aggrieved about happenings in their former party. Mainly they have been ignored during the sharing of the parties cake. Could that be the reason Stephen Sumani Nayina is campaigning for the NPP?
He also had issues with the then NDC Northern Regional Chairman during his tenure as the Regional Minister. Could he have been hurt after such encounters?