Chartered Economist and a member of of the opposition NDC, Bernard Oduro Takyi (BOT) has slammed the Akufo-Addo administration for neglecting the Essikado-Ketan Constituency in the Sekondi-takoradi Metropolis.
Acording to the youth activist, the current New Patriotic Party (NPP) government has no legacy projects to show in the constituency despite their loyalty to the NPP for over 20 years.
B.O.T who was speaking to party faithfuls at the launch of the campaign for the NDC Parliamentary Candidate, Prof. Dr. Graec Ayensu-Danquah at Essikado on Saturday, September 29,2024.
Charging members of the party to unite and intensify campaign activities to propagate the policies of the NDC, Oduro Takyi said he has seen the area lacks development, stressing that Prof, Dr. Ayensu-Danquah would do better than the current MP, Joe Ghartey, who has served four (4) terms and has enjoyed different ministerial positions.
“I have been to this constituency thrice to work and I know this area well, your MP has done nothing meaningful in Essikado,” he stated.”Let me tell you, make no mistake and vote NPP. Joe Ghartey is the worse MP in Ghana.”
“Prof. Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah is not a minister, she is not a DCE, she is not an Ambassador but she has used her own resources to transform this area, and her efforts and works are more than President Akufo-Addo,” he argued while touting the competencies of the surgeon-turned politician.
Assurances
Unveiling her to the people of Essikado by Kofi Totobi Quakye, former Minister for National Security, the NDC parliamentary candidate for Essikado-Ketan, Professor Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, assured electorates she will do her best to transform the area when voted into office.
She believes her Constituency which is in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis has not been represented well ever since Joe Ghartey became their legislator for over fifteen years.
She also promised to protect the votes of the electorates in the December 7 2024 general elections, adding that her quest to lead the people stems from the lack of developmental projects in the Constituency.
Unlike 2020 when she lost to the incumbent MP, Joe Ghartey, Prof. Dr. Ayensu-Danquah said she was well prepared this year to snatch the Essikado-Ketan seat to be able to implement her vision for the people.
“In the 2020 elections, you voted for me to represent you in Parliament and drive development and good governance to improve your lives. I heard your cries for change, but unfortunately, I wasn’t able to fulfill that mandate, ” she said.
” I thank you for believing in me and trusting me to bring about positive change. I’m committed to making a difference in our constituency when given the opportunity to lead,” she assured.
She noted that although she is not in office as their MP, she has helped buy taxis for some unemployed drivers and helped enroll hundreds in skills trainin
“I have provided boreholes for most communities to get access to potable drinking water and assisted most you in many ways… the MP you voted has turned his back at you but I will represent you well when you votes for me come December 7,” she assured the crowd.
On her part, former Women Organiser of the NDC, Anita Desoso appealed to the people to give Prof. Dr Ayensu-Danquah the mandate because she’s committed and competent to lead and give them a voice in Parliament.
Deputy Minority Leaderamd MP for Ellembelle, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah who also spoke at the programme assured the people that he would support her to bring developmental projects to Essikado-Ketan.
“Even as she is not in office, she has done a lot for you. The people of Ellembelle have even benefitted from her so when you give her the mandate, she will deliver,” he stated.
Present at the event was former MCE for Suhum, Margaret Ansei (Magoo), Deputy NDC Secretary, Mustapha Gbande, Elikem Koto, among other leading members of the party in the Western Region.
Source: Myxyzonline.com
