Worcester, MA. - July 3, 2012

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the running mate to Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in December’s presidential election is visiting USA on his first North American tour after being named as the party’s Vice Presidential candidate in May, 2012. During the visit, which will take place from July 6 to July 19, he will visit seven states and the federal capital.

Dr. Bawumia is expected to address four town hall meetings, meet with the Ghanaian community, Church and Muslim leaders, attend various fund raising activities, and meet with private investors interested in education, health and energy sectors of Ghana.

Dr. Bawumia is also expected to inaugurate NPP-North Carolina chapter on Saturday July 7. In the various meetings Dr. Bawumia is expected to touch on the Ghanaian economy and how the NPP plans to improve it. Finally, Dr. Bawumia is expected to highlight plans that any future NPP government have towards harnessing the talent and capabilities of Ghanaians abroad.

“The visit of Dr. Bawumia to NPP-USA two months after the visit of the flag bearer demonstrates the strategic importance of the Diasporan branches and how important the party appreciates the expertise and support of Ghanaians abroad” according to NPP-USA Chairman, Nana Agyei Yeboah.

Dr. Bawumia will be accompanied by his wife Samira, General Secretary, Lawyer Kwadjo Owusu Afriyie and Youth Organizer Anthony Karbo. Dr. Bawumia and his entourage will leave for Canada on 19th July 2012.

Dr. Bawumia will visit the following cities in the USA:
Charlotte-North Carolina ,Washington, DC, New York, Newark - New Jersey, Dallas- Texas, Hartford-Connecticut, Worcester - Massachusetts, and Los Angeles - California.

For Further information contact the Public Relations Committee of NPP USA.

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Philadelphia, Pa In Worcester, MA
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