A former Mayor of Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), Kojo Bonsu in his quest to lead the New Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2024 election has received blessings from the Overlord of the Dagbon Traditional Area, His Royal Majesty Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II.
Mr. Bonsu sought the blessings over the weekend when he paid a courtesy call on the Dagbon King and other chiefs in Northern Region at a brief gathering at the Gbewaa Palace.
According to the former Board Chairman of the National Sports Council, Northern Region has become his second home following his Secondary School days with Tamale Senior High therefore it was prudent to embark on such call as a sign of respect to the Chiefs and inform them of his intentions.
Emphasising on his political ambition, he expressed his desire to instill unity within the party to help win power come 2024 amidst changing the fortunes of Ghanaians.
“My main aim is to Unite NDC members, galvanize support from non-NDC members to help bring power back to the umbrella party and change the fortunes of Ghana in a strategic and transformational leadership style that will see the efficient use of this country’s resources to the benefit of all Ghanaians.”
“There is a lot of team building and reconciliation work required to bind all the natural differences of opinion that will arise from a party that has been in opposition for six years. If given the go ahead to lead as flag bearer, I intend to bring all the rank and file together in one victory focused mode to ensure we deliver the change that the majority of Ghanaians and not only NDC supporters are sincerely looking for” Kojo Bonsu observed.
Again, the former Managing Director of Ghana Oil company (GOIL), admitted that Ghana needs a leader with listening ear therefore when repose the confident in him, he will ensure the lost relevant democracy in the country is restored.
“Ghana needs an able and listening leader to keep our democracy relevant, as many are dangerously losing hope in our journey. For many voters especially, the youth our democracy is proving to be a failed experiment and yet as much as they may have reason to believe so, we must quickly prove this to be wrong with the best of our development initiatives and leadership style to speak for us where words will no longer be assuring” Mr. Bonsu said.
On his part, the Overlord of the Dagbon Traditional Area, Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II, underscore Ghana’s need of a bold and fearless leader like Kojo Bonsu to turn the fortunes of this nation.
He said, the people of Northern Region will continue to remember Kojo Bonsu in their prayers for his heart desire and urged him to have the people of the North and Ghana at heart towards the transformational development.
The Overload however presented tubers of yams, guinea fowls and other customary gifts to the former Mayor as a sign of appreciation and love shown them.
