Ahead of the general elections in 2024, the Ghana Professional Tailors and Dressmakers Association has formally declared its support for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the presidential candidate of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).
On Friday, August 30, 2024, at the association’s annual convention in Wenchi, Bono Region, this endorsement was made.
The Association’s National President, Kofi Poku, clarified that the choice to support Dr. Bawumia was reached following a careful evaluation of the NPP’s record and policies, which they feel have had a favorable effect on their industry.
The leadership of the group emphasized particular NPP government efforts that have benefited the tailoring and dressmaking sector.
He emphasized that the sector is now in a position to grow and thrive thanks to these policies.
He stated:
“The NPP has done a lot for professional tailors, dressmakers and indeed, for all artisans in the country. It was the NPP that professionalized our sector and association through the necessary legal and regulatory reforms. This has made it possible for our certificates to be recognized globally.”
“The party also invested a lot in our sector and more importantly, implemented Free TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training). That is why as an association, we have resolved in our collective interest, to support Dr Bawumia and the NPP in the December polls.”
As the NPP’s vice presidential candidate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh was the special guest of honor during the annual conference.
In his keynote speech, Dr. Prempeh—who was honored for his work as the previous Education Minister who oversaw the successful rollout of Free TVET and Free SHS—reiterated the NPP’s unwavering dedication to furthering technical and vocational education.
He spoke:
“For us in the NPP, we understand and place value on technical skills required in various industries, that is, practical and hands-on training. This was the reason why during my tenure as Education Minister, we spearheaded the passage of the Education Regulatory Bodies Act 2020 (Act 1023) and the Pre-tertiary Education Act 2020 (Act 1049) which among other things, mandates the Commission for TVET (CoTVET) to regulate, administer and promote TVET across the country,”
