Some members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Ghana's Western Region have appealed to the party's national leadership to consider former Western Regional Secretary, Okatakyie Amankwaa Afrifa, for a national appointment. This appeal is based on Afrifa's experience and contributions to the party in the region. The NPP members believe Afrifa's skills and expertise would be valuable at the national level.
The appeal was made by NPP members in Takoradi, who are familiar with Afrifa's work as Western Regional Secretary. During his tenure, Afrifa played a significant role in mobilizing party members and contributing to the NPP's growth in the region. His efforts helped to strengthen the party's presence in Western Ghana.
The NPP's national leadership will consider several factors when making appointments, including the individual's experience, skills, and contributions to the party. Afrifa's supporters argue that his experience as Western Regional Secretary makes him an ideal candidate for a national appointment. They believe his expertise would be beneficial to the party at the national level.
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Key points
- NPP members in Western Ghana are pushing for OKT Afrifa's national appointment.
- Afrifa's supporters cite his experience as Western Regional Secretary as a reason for his appointment.
- The NPP's national leadership will consider several factors when making appointments.
