Residents of Bantama in the Ashanti region have pledged overwhelming support for Member of Parliament (MP) Francis Asenso-Boakye in the upcoming parliamentary primaries.
Expressing confidence in the lawmaker, these residents have commended Asenso-Boakye who is also the Minister for Works and Housing Minister for his performance since assuming the role of MP in 2020.
Videos circulating show the delegates appreciating his contributions to infrastructure development, education, and security.
“If we were to vote in development, then it is Asenso-Boakye that we need to vote for because he has done so well for us. So if you say you want to vote against him, what are you going to expect from the other person,” one Puncho said.
Another resident also said, “Asenso-Boakye has been magnificent in the discharge of his duties, and we shouldn’t focus on money for electing anyone against him. So I want to plead with the NPP delegates to vote for him. So he can continue the good works he is doing.”
One Sarah, a resident in Bantama also said, “…In my view Asenso should be allowed to go again so I want to advise the delegates not to follow money and vote against him. That will be detrimental to the development of the constituency”
The NPP is set to conduct parliamentary primaries on Saturday, January 27, covering approximately 110 constituencies, including Bantama.
Mr. Asenso-Boakye faces competition from Ralph Agyapong, brother of Assin Central MP Kennedy Ohene Agyapong.
Despite the competitive field, the constituency residents have expressed their determination to retain Asenso-Boakye as their preferred candidate.
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