The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential candidate for the December 7 election, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on health workers, media practitioners, and security personnel in the country to vote for him as they vote early in the special voting this Monday, December 2.

For the 2024 general election, there are 328 special voting centres across the country and 131,478 voters on the special voting list.

According to him, the current administration, under his leadership and that of President Nana Addo, has significantly developed these sectors, and he is now seeking their support to secure victory in the upcoming election.

In a campaign message directed to these three key groups, the Vice President outlined the various initiatives the government has implemented over the past eight years to enhance their respective sectors.

Dr Bawumia said, "We inherited a security sector facing numerous challenges, but we have significantly strengthened the ranks across our security agencies."

In the police sector, he said, "The Ghana Police Service now boasts over 46,000 officers, nearly 13,000 more than we inherited."

He also noted that, in the Fire Service, "The number of officers has doubled to 15,000," while "the Prisons and Immigration Services have seen similar growth in numbers."

Regarding infrastructure, Dr Bawumia revealed that "Over 900 vehicles and three helicopters have been added to the Police Service." He further added that over 11,000 cameras have been installed across the country to improve the surveillance system. On accommodation for security personnel, he said, "We have also improved living conditions with new barracks and housing units for personnel."

Dr Bawumia also highlighted the successful resolution of the Dagbon chieftaincy conflict as a significant achievement of the NPP government in ensuring a peaceful nation. He said border security would be strengthened under his administration by expanding the surveillance system with an additional 50,000 cameras and 20,000 security officers.

For the media, he noted that the passage of the Right to Information (RTI) law has improved the work of journalists, while the establishment of the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) has further enhanced the media landscape.

He also mentioned that the introduction of 5G and an increase in broadband services is boosting the work of the media, adding, "Your work is going to thrive even more."

Dr Bawumia also pledged to improve the country’s health sector by continuing and completing the Agenda 111 hospitals, as well as expanding the Zipline drone service across the country.

“I humbly ask for your support to continue the good work we have begun. When you go to the voting booth, vote for me,” he emphasized.

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