Scores of Effia constituents in the Western Region have applauded New Patriotic Party's (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for appointing their Member of Parliament Joseph Cudjoe as the National Coordinator for Identifiable Groups for the Bawumia Campaign.

For the constituents, the appointment only adds credence to how their MP Joseph Cudjoe can identify and nurture “things that otherwise are comatose, to blossom into their full potentials” a working trait he has exhibited in all his endeavours.

The governing New Patriotic Party, on Monday February 19, announced the team for the Bawumia Campaign, and appointed Joseph Cudjoe as the National Coordinator for Identifiable Groups and the response and joy of Effia constituents is indescribable.

Views sampled in Effia indicate NPP couldn’t have chosen anyone more capable for the role considering how important it will be for the party’s quest to “break the eight”

“Joseph Cudjoe has been very instrumental in the identification and growth of many initiatives here in Effia and in government. It will interest you to know that the Astroturf euphoria and its attendant benefits which is gradually leading to the discovery of many football talents in the Country was his idea. I also know how his Effia Community league and the Masquerade Festival (Effia Carnival) initiatives he solely fund, have become one of the most marked activities on the calendar of many youths here in Effia. So I do not doubt in my mind that he will bring such rich experience to bear on the Bawumia campaign,” 35 year old Alhaji Bashiru said

Enoch Essuman, a graduate of the Takoradi Technical University says he has been following Joseph Cudjoe since his days at Cocobod, the Energy Ministry and now Public Enterprises and according to him is aware of how Joseph Cudjoe was instrumental in the development of initiatives that propelled such ministries to greater heights.

 “I’m aware that during his days at the Energy Ministry, he played many pivotal roles including his initiation of the World Bank funded Energy Sector Recovery Program (ESRP) which has become key to the stabilization of our energy sector. Now, many state owned agencies that hitherto were performing poorly have had their fortunes changed and are declaring profits. At his current position as Minister for Public Enterprises the man has also initiated the Public Enterprises League Table (PELT) which ranks the performance of the public enterprises. Joseph Cudjoe is full of initiatives. So you can imagine, what he can do for the Bawumia campaign. For me, his role will be crucial”.

 “The announcement was silent on his role. However, I believe that as the name suggests his role will be to identify, not just any group but meaningful ones that will create an alluring attraction for the Bawumia Campaign. I’m part of one of his groups here in Effia called Men@Work and you will marvel at how through the group many young men have gained employment, had their financial breakthroughs, established their businesses, are in schools both here and abroad, are in trade and other life changing ventures. I think he will excel,” Selina Addison said.

Callers into morning show programs in Sekondi Takoradi, after the announcement, also pointed to a general sense of satisfaction and a belief that the Western Region will benefit immensely should Joseph Cudjoe become successful at the role.