Philanthropist and New Patriotic Party (NPP) activist, Nana Boakye Bonsu, has sponsored free National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) card registration and renewals for residents of his hometown, Asante Agona in the Ashanti Region as part of Christmas festivities.
The initiative, which took place on Wednesday, December 24, forms part of Nana Bonsu’s efforts to support the welfare of his people and ensure wider access to healthcare in the community. The exercise targeted the aged, market women, youth and children who turned out in large numbers to benefit.
In the days leading up to the event, Nana Bonsu embarked on a series of media engagements on Kessben TV and Radio, Angel TV and Radio, and Oyerepa TV and Radio, where he spoke extensively on national politics, the economy and social issues ahead of the NPP’s upcoming internal elections.
He criticised the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), accusing the party of failing to address what he described as lawlessness, rising cost of living, insecurity, poor transport systems and the environmental threat of illegal mining (galamsey).
According to him, the NDC was “playing mind games with Ghanaians instead of focusing on development,” adding that he was yet to see meaningful improvement in the economy.
Touching on education, Nana Bonsu expressed concern over poor WASSCE performance, blaming it on what he called the NDC government’s lack of innovation in the sector. He contrasted that with the achievements of former NPP Education Ministers Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh and Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum.
Reflecting on the NPP’s defeat in the 2024 general elections, Nana Bonsu said he anticipated a loss but not to the extent witnessed. He attributed the defeat collectively to the flagbearer, government officials, party leadership, communicators and the grassroots — including himself.
He however stressed that lessons had been learned and expressed optimism that the party — particularly the NPP Luton Chapter led by Chairman Afrifa — is determined to reclaim power in 2028. When asked during an interview on Oyerepa TV about his preferred presidential candidate for the NPP, he said jokingly that “even the Electoral Commissioner has a preference but doesn’t declare it publicly,” adding that he stands with the party symbol — the elephant — rather than individuals.
He urged presidential aspirants to conduct their campaigns with decorum and called for unity within the party.
Beyond politics, Nana Bonsu used his media appearances to promote his hometown Asante Agona, urging residents to remain united during and after the festive season. He also paid courtesy calls on key traditional leaders including his Abusuapayin, Opanyin Kwadwo Denteh, Nana Bosomfour, and the Queen Mother of Agona, to seek their blessings and permission to engage the people.
On December 23, a market day, Nana Bonsu took time to interact with traders, youth and children in the township ahead of the NHIS exercise.
Residents have expressed appreciation for the gesture, saying the support will relieve them of the financial burden of renewing their NHIS cards and help ensure continued access to healthcare.
