The leaders of the two main political parties in the Eastern Region, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP), as well as well-to-do individuals, over the weekend decided to put aside their political difference and unite to give financial, material and moral support to the Okwawu United Football club towards their return to the premier league.
The club, the pride of the Region which about two years ago was in the premier league but, was relegated, is currently campaigning for re-entry into the elite division.
The political leaders comprised the Regional Minister, Mr Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, all the five district chief executives in the area representing the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the two MPs, who are all members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
To translate their words into action, the two groups met the playing body and officials of Okwawu United Football club at Nkawkaw, the team’s home base, last Sunday where they donated GH¢5,000 cash, 20 bags of rice and other items to the club.
Making the presentation, Mr Ofosu Ampofo said the two political bodies had to come together to assist Okwawu United come out of the doldrums to enter the elite football division since there was currently no such club in the region.
He said although the task ahead of team was herculean, with discipline and dedication on the part of the players, the club would clear all hurdles to be in the premier league next season.
The Member of Parliament for Nkawkaw, Mr Seth Adjei-Baah, popularly known as ‘Shaaba’, was happy that the two main political groupings in the area had come together to chart a common course and appealed to all well-meaning persons to throw their lot behind the club.
Mr Francis Anom, the club Chairman gave the assurance that everything was on course for the club’s re-entry into the elite football division and thanked the donors for their support.
Earlier, Mr Ofosu Ampofo had presented three sets of jerseys and a trophy to the St Paul Technical Institute at Kukurantumi.
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