The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Mrs. Mavis Hawa Koomson has interacted with the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) national executives on how to execute the agenda of the party towards the 2024 general election.
Hawa Koomson took her turn on the party-government engagement series with a visit to the National Headquarters of the NPP where she had fruitful discussions with the national officers and staff of the governing party.
The Minister who doubles as Member of Parliament (MP) for the Awutu Senya East Constituency, was hosted by Lawyer Justin Kodua Frimpong, the General Secretary of the party and other officers.
The other national executives included Lawyer Henry Nana Boakye, National Organiser; Madam Kate Gyamfuah, National Women Organiser; and Mr. William Yamoah, Director for Finance and Administration.
A statement issued by NPP’s Communications Directorate said the General Secretary thanked the Minister for the visit, stressing that the gesture was deeply appreciated by the leadership and the rank and file of the party.
Lawyer Kodua commended the Minister for the excellent performance at her Ministry and urged her to work hard to address some isolated grievances of fisherfolks in the country.
Giving assurance of her commitment to address the challenges in the fisheries sector, Madam Hawa Koomson shared some emerging concerns at her Ministry including issues regarding the distribution and sales of premix fuel, closure and opening of the fishing season among others.
She indicated that in spite of the challenges, the Ministry has put in place interventions to improve the fishing and aquaculture industry in the country.
Madam Hawa Koomson also assured the leadership of the party her office will work assiduously to improve the livelihoods of the fisherfolk and fishing communities in general.
With this, the Minister was optimistic it will cement the party’s chances of winning the next general election massively in the fishing communities across the country.
She also pledged to engage party executives, loyalists and well-meaning Ghanaians in the coastal communities to inform critical decisions of her Ministry.
Party-Government relationship
Upon assumption of office barely three months ago, the Ntim-Kodua led administration instituted a policy aimed at improving party-government relationship by solidifying the bond between government appointees and the party.
The policy is also geared towards providing mutual assistance in fulfilling government’s programmes and interventions for the good of the Ghanaian people.
Following the introduction of this policy, the party headquarters has hosted some Government Appointees including the CEO for Ghana Water Company Limited, Dr. Clifford Braimah; the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Mr. Samuel Abdulai Jinapor; and the Minister for Youth and Sports, Mr. Mustapha Ussif.
