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 eight-year governance cycle with a walk dubbed “The Mega Ofie Walk.”

The walk aims to energize and mobilize party faithful and supporters, galvanizing them for a vigorous political campaign.

The event, scheduled for Saturday, August 3, 2024, is expected to draw over 5,000 participants and will be spearheaded by Samuel Awuku, the parliamentary candidate for Akuapim North and Director General of the National Lottery Authority. The 6-kilometer walk will start at Manfe 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 Agyapong, Justin Frimpong Kodua, Henry Nana Boakye, Eric Nana Agyemang Prempeh, Kwabena Agyepong, Nana Akomea, and Anthony Karbo, will be in attendance. The Eastern regional party chairman and his executives, as well as constituency executives across the 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.