I’m Not Interested In Bawku Chieftaincy Matter -Nana Addo

From William Nlanjerbor Jalulah, Bawku
The presidential candidate of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has told the Overlord of the Bawku Traditional Area in the Upper East Region that he has no interest in the protracted Bawku chieftaincy matter.

Speaking at the palace of the chief in Bawku on Monday, as part of his campaign tour of the region, Nana Addo was categorical that he was only interested in the peace and solidarity of the area, so that the development of Ghana would go forward.

He, therefore, congratulated the Overlord of Bawku, Naba Asigri Abugrago Azoka II, for his continuing efforts at restoring peace in the area, which, he said, tested the chief's statesmanship and show of diplomacy.

“I want to associate myself strongly with the work that the Inter-Ethnic Peace Committee is doing to ensure that things remain normal.

“It's in everybody's interest that peace continues to reign in Bawku, and for that to happen, people like me must support the process. I am not interested in becoming Bawku Naba, which is not my interest. I'm not from here; I want to be a friend of the Bawku Naba, Kusasi and Bawku people.

“People say all kinds of things about me. Sometimes they think I'm about 10 feet high. Here I am, the whole me. Naba, what I am is a very small man with a very big heart for Ghana – that's me. So we have come here to extend, once again, a hand of friendship and to seek your blessings,” Nana Addo said.

According to him, he was aware, as a chief, that the Bawku Naba did not wear party colours. However, he was asking for his support, recounting the two times he failed to win the mandate of Ghanaians to become president, and asked for the support of the chief and the Kusasi people, to make it possible for him to get the chance, this time round.

“And, this time, Naba, I know your vote is secret, but I want you to vote for me,” he pleaded. Naba Abugrago II, on his part, urged Nana Addo and all politicians seeking higher offices to ensure they and their supporters put the country first, and are mindful in the choice of their language as they go about their campaign activities.

Naba Addo proceeded to pay a similar call on the Reagent of Mamprusi, before addressing a huge crowd of NPP supporters and members at a rally.