Mark Okraku-Mantey, the deputy minister of tourism, culture, and the arts, has chosen his nomination form to run for the Ayensuano parliamentary seat on the New Patriotic Party (NPP) slate.
Speaking to reporters after selecting the candidates, Okraku-Mantey expressed his confidence in winning the seat and promised to use his connections and experience to grow the constituency.
“I have a lot to offer the people of Ayensuano,” he said. “I have the experience the network, and the passion to make a difference in the lives of the people. I am committed to working with the people to develop the constituency and improve the lives of all residents.”
If elected, Okraku-Mantey said he would focus on building the infrastructure for education and creating jobs. Additionally, he pledged to work to increase business opportunities and draw investment to the area.
“I believe that Ayensuano has the potential to be a great place to live…I am committed to working with the people to realize that potential.” he promised.
Relatively, the Director of Communications at the Presidency, Eugene Arhin, has formally announced his intention to run in the Central Region’s Awutu Senya West constituency of the New Patriotic Party.
He announced his intention to run in a Facebook post.
Following the party’s announcement that nominations would be accepted for parliamentary primaries in orphan constituencies where it lacks representation, this has happened.
On Tuesday, July 11, and through Thursday, August 10, 2023, nominations will be accepted.
From September to December is when the elections are anticipated to take place.
In a statement, the party stated that female candidates and people with disabilities would pay half the filing fee while men would be required to pay a non-refundable filing fee of GH35,000 for parliamentary candidates.
Candidates have been urged to follow the rules set forth in the party constitution and to direct any potential complaints through the proper channels.
