Tamale, Aug. 22, GNA- Nana's Ideal Partner, a youth wing of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has pledged its support for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, running mate to Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, NPP flag bearer, so that the party could win the 2008 Election convincingly.

At a press briefing in Tamale on Thursday, Mr. Adam Samed, chairman of the youth wing, said members were delighted at the choice of Dr. Bawumia as running mate to Nana Akufo-Addo because it would help give NPP a landslide victory in December. Mr. Samed described Dr Bawumia as a generous person, who had sponsored vacation classes for students from the Northern Region and appealed to the youth to support the running mate and the NPP for victory.

He asked NPP supporters not to allow any internal conflict to divide their ranks and urged them to ensure that the selection of Dr. Bawumia would help in intensifying party unity. Mr Samed said Dr. Bawumia's choice as running mate was not only to ensure NPP electoral success but also as a source of encouragement to the youth and an indication that the party had good intentions for them.

Mr. Samed stressed: "Dr. Bawumia is a loyal NPP member and possesses extraordinary charisma, sound academic background and a rich knowledge of the economy, necessary attributes to ensure victory at the polls."

Mr. Alhassan Addow, NPP Northern Regional Chairman, who chaired the event, expressed gratitude to the youth for supporting the flag bearer and the National Executive Committee of the party in the selection of Dr. Bawumia as running mate.