On Sunday, September 15, 2024, the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP)-USA Washington DC Metro area chapter and representatives of the NPP-USA branch, led by Chairman Ing. Janis Asare-Bediako, engaged the traditional Chiefs and Queen Mothers Association of Washington DC Metro.

The engagement was to update the chiefs and queen mothers enstooled/enskinned in Ghana but residing in the DMV) about the ongoing NPP campaign and also to dialogue with them on some of the NPP manifesto policies relating to chieftaincy, cultural, and family values.

Chairman Janis, in opening the floor for the discussion, thanked the chiefs for their continuous support of the chapter's activities, highlighting how important their presence and support were in gracing the just-ended NPP@30 anniversary celebration.

He also took the opportunity to formally inform the delegation of the choice of Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO) as the running mate to Dr. Bawumia and the strengths NAPO brings to the ticket.

Chairman Janis highlighted manifesto policies such as reviewing Section 63 of the Chieftaincy Act to allow more participation and engagement from our traditional rulers, the commitment of Dr. Bawumia's incoming government to pay living allowances to support our paramount chiefs, divisional chiefs, and queen mothers, and also the commitment of the next NPP government to further strengthen the existing Ghanaian cultural and family values.

On the subject of the ongoing galamsey menace, the NPP delegation appealed to the chiefs for their support as key stakeholders in helping curb this menace.

The chiefs, on their part, thanked the NPP-USA Washington DC Metro chapter for their continued engagement and dialogue with the chiefs and recognizing them as key stakeholders in the nation's development.

The chiefs lauded the NPP manifesto proposals and noted it was long overdue and a step in the right direction.

They cautioned the NPP delegation to ensure the campaign promise does not end up being just vote-seeking rhetoric but that they must see to the implementation of such brilliant ideas.

The chiefs also advised the delegation to ensure the NPP communicates the various projects and policies they have implemented because it is upon such achievements that the Ghanaian populace will look to elect a new leader.

Chairman Janis, on behalf of the delegation, thanked the traditional rulers and pledged the support of the NPP party in working with our traditional rulers and also the continuous support of the local NPP chapter in working with our traditional leaders.