Election 2028: Western Region deserves presidential candidate or running mate - Chief urges NDC and NPP

During the final Kundum festival celebrations, the Paramount Chief of Upper Dixcove, Obrempong Hima Dekyi XIV, urged traditional leaders, politicians, business people, and citizens of the Western Region to unite in backing a presidential contender from their area. He pointed out that no one from the Western Region had ever been seriously considered for a vice-presidential position since Dr. Kwame Nkrumah's presidency.

The chief questioned why there hasn't been a candidate from the region to challenge for the presidency, asking if there's been anyone close to that role since Nkrumah.

He emphasized that the Western Region has individuals with the qualities necessary for the presidency, pointing out Member of Parliament for Ellembelle, Armah-Kofi Buah, as an example. He believed Armah-Kofi Buah possesses the qualities to be a presidential candidate, but lacks traditional authority support. The chief called on both the NPP and NDC to consider candidates from the Western Region for their presidential and vice-presidential choices.

To further this cause, the chief proposed the creation of a bipartisan group called the Western Caucus, composed of members from both the NDC and NPP. This body would advocate for the political interests of the Western Region. He urged the youth, NDC communicators, and other influential individuals to help build support for Armah-Kofi Buah's presidential ambitions.

The chief also lamented the historical underdevelopment of the Western Region, despite its significant contributions to the national economy through resource extraction. He noted that the region has been depleted of gold, timber, bauxite, manganese, and oil reserves, yet there's little to show for these resources. He described the current state of the region as one of dependency, highlighting the need for enhanced political representation in the run-up to the 2028 presidential elections.