This afternoon, together with the National Executives and other stalwarts of our party, I joined the Muslim community in Kintampo in the Bono East Region, for our party's National Muslim Thanksgiving Prayers during Jummah. Prayers were offered for our newly elected party officers at all levels, and for our dear nation Ghana. I thank the people of Kintampo and our loyal patriots for their warm reception and hospitality.

Yesterday, I had fruitful discussions with the leadership of the Ghana Artisans Association, hairdressers and beauticians, tailors and dressmakers, barbers, as well as representatives from the construction and building materials industry, to deliberate on issues and challenges facing their respective businesses. Given the huge potential for job creation in these industries, it is important that we pay attention to supporting and growing them, especially in the areas of training and certification, the use of solar power, access to credit, and a simplified tax system. My sincere thanks to all the representatives for making time to attend the meeting.

Today, I led the National Executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to pay a condolence visit to the family of the late H.E. Samuel Odoi-Sykes, former National Chairman of our party. We shared in the family’s grief and extended our heartfelt sympathies during this difficult time. H.E. Odoi-Sykes served our party with dedication and commitment, and his contributions will always be remembered. May Almighty God comfort and strengthen the bereaved family and grant his soul eternal rest.