Gomoa West Parliamentary Candidate Urges Unity Amidst Political Tensions.

GOMOA ANKAMU: Mr. Bismark Baisi-Inkoom, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Gomoa West, has advised the people of Gomoa against allowing their quest for political power to divide them. He stated that it was an undisputable fact that the political climate currently prevailing in the area had aggravated their differences and brought disunity, but they must all work to forge unity.According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Baisi-Inkoom, who also serves as the District Chief Executive of Gomoa West, made the call in an interview after a Parliamentary Candidates Dialogue (PCD) organized by the Gomoa West office of the National Commission on Civic Education at Gomoa Ankamu. The forum, themed 'Together we can build Ghana,' was attended by traditional leaders, the clergy, faith-based organizations, assembly members, students from senior high schools in the constituency, youth groups, NPP members, and security agencies. It provided the candidates an opportunity to discuss matters of concern to the Gha naian voter, including health, agriculture, education infrastructure, roads, and the economy.Mr. Baisi-Inkoom, quoting from Daniel 2 verse 19-20, stated that it was the Almighty God who installs Kings, hence the need to share ideas and not let the election be a source of tension to create violence and disturb the peace of the constituency. Highlighting his track record and potential to redeem the constituency, he stated that he was fit to take up the mantle of Member of Parliament (MP) and help address the concerns of the people through lobbying to alleviate them in the constituency. He emphasized the need for more investment in agriculture for modern farming practices and technologies to expand and improve their work.On the topic of Free Senior High School, he noted that the policy, initiated by NPP, had benefited thousands of students and must be protected and sustained for more others to enjoy it. He urged the people to vote for him as MP and Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as President of the Country. On health, he stated that it was a key concern to him and the government, and when given the nod, he would ensure improved equipment, infrastructure, and more medical supplies for quality health care services in the area.'I am committed to peace and expect that my opponent will also do the same to ensure that after the elections, we will live together peacefully and continue to forge ahead as one people to make Gomoaman better,' he added.Earlier, in her opening remarks, the Gomoa West Director of the Commission, Mrs. Edith Ivy Howard, briefed the audience on the concept behind the dialogue, which aimed to promote transparency, accountability, political tolerance, and peaceful coexistence as the country prepared to elect MPs and a President. The Parliamentary Candidates' Dialogue was aligned with the Commission's efforts to provide an avenue where candidates were brought close to the electorate to outline their vision. It aimed at soliciting the views, expectations, and concerns of voters prior to the election, revea ling that voters were more concerned about education, health, better road infrastructure, and a thriving economy.She admonished the electorate to vote on issues and avoid being influenced with money to buy their integrity, which they would regret. She stated that peace was key and must be sustained before, during, and after the election.The Central Regional Programmes Director of the Commission, Madam Joyce Frimpong, took participants through voting processes and appealed to the constituents to be tolerant of each other's views and opinions to sustain the peace. Rev. Stephen Ghartey, Chairman of the Local Council of Churches, who presided, commended the Commission for the forum and advised Ghanaians to prioritize their constituencies as a topmost priority and vote for persons who could work as required. He appealed to key actors of the elections to execute their duties in a free, fair, and transparent manner to move Ghana forward.