Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and Vice President of the Republic of Ghana will light the Flame to charge party faithful and sympathizers within the Akuapim North Constituency to break the 8 with a walk dubbed “The Mega Ofie Walk”

The walk aims to energize and mobilize party faithful and supporters, galvanizing them for a vigorous campaign to break the traditional eight-year electoral cycle in Ghanaian politics.

The event is expected to draw over 5,000 participants and will be spearheaded by Samuel Awuku, the parliamentary candidate for Akuapem North and Director General of the National Lottery Authority. The 6-kilometer walk will start at Mamfe and end at Mampong Coronation Park.

This walk will also serve as the launch event for Samuel Awuku’s campaign, highlighting the NPP’s strategy to secure a decisive advantage over the NDC in the constituency.

Dr. Bawumia, along with other prominent NPP figures such as Kennedy Ohene Adjapong, Justin Frimpong Kodua, Henry Nana Boakye, Eric Nana Agyemang Prempeh, Kwabena Agyepong, Nana Akomea, and Anthony Karbo, will be in attendance. All Regional Chairmen and Constituency executives from the Eastern Region will also be present.

In addition to the political rally, the event will feature performances by renowned musicians including Guru, Edem, Praye, and Andy Dosty, with Asamoah Gyan, former captain of the Black Stars, also making an appearance.

Dr. Bawumia is expected to address the crowd, emphasizing the importance of continuing with the NPP government to build on its achievements. The event aims to rally and mobilize voters in preparation for the upcoming elections.