Former Vice President of Ghana, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has promised to establish a welfare fund to support members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

The fund is aimed at cushioning the members during their time of need in service to the party.

Dr Bawumia said this when he paid a visit to the NPP Deputy National Youth Organiser, Chris Lloyd, who is recuperating from an assault during last Friday's election at Ablekuma North in the Greater Accra Region.

Videos showed the NPP youth organiser being beaten by some thugs who have been reportedly identified as supporters of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC).