The Bono East Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ibrahim Baba Bukari, popularly known as “Game Changer,” has called for unity among political actors, emphasizing the need for peaceful coexistence during the 2026 Appor Festival in Techiman.
Speaking in an interview during the festival, he noted that the gathering clearly demonstrated that people of different political affiliations remain one people despite their party differences.
He explained that there are no party colors at the festival, adding that members of the NPP and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) were seen interacting and celebrating together in a spirit of harmony and mutual respect.
Mr. Bukari advised the youth to understand that there is no enmity between the NPP and the NDC, stressing that political differences should never translate into conflict or violence.
”What we have witnessed here today at the Appor Festival should clearly tell you that we are one people. There are no party colors here, and we in the NPP are happily dancing with our brethren from the NDC.
”My advice to the youth is to understand that there is no enmity between the NPP and the NDC, and therefore there is no need for them to engage in any form of political violence.”
He further stated that although political parties may differ in ideology, they are united by common cultural and social bonds, describing citizens as coming from the same family, sharing common values, and being brought together by the Appor Festival.
He cautioned that any youth who engages in violence in the name of political party loyalty would face the law, adding that party leadership would not shield such individuals but rather hand them over to the police for appropriate action.
”The truth is that, aside from having different political ideologies, we are from the same family. We eat from the same bowl, drink from the same cup, and are united by the Appor Festival. So, if any youth engages in violence in the name of serving a political party, we, the leadership of the same party, will gladly hand such a person over to the police for the law to take its course.”
Mr. Bukari therefore urged the youth and the general public to put aside political differences and work collectively towards the development of Techiman, the Bono East Region, and Ghana as a whole.
”Let us put aside our political differences and work together to champion the growth of Techiman, the Bono East Region, and Ghana as a whole.”
Source: Elvisanokye.com