Accra, Feb 7, GNA –
Mr Gerald Nyanyofio, a Lecturer at the University of Professional Studies
Accra, Department of Business Administration, has picked nomination forms to
contest the La Dadekotopon seat in the upcoming parliamentary primaries slated
for April 25.
His journey from the
La round-about toward the New Patriotic Party (NPP) constituency office was
accompanied with drumming, dancing and songs in support of the aspirant, as
they matched through the principal streets of the constituency.
The aspirant on
picking his form said his reason for contesting in the coming primaries was
because he believed the constituents deserved better and was the right person
to serve his people.
“I do this with a
sincere conviction that the youth needs to add up to the quality of leadership
received so far, they are looking forward to a more vibrant leader who will
work to provide jobs and improve the general wellbeing of the people,” he said.
He said he had been
under pressure over the past two years by the youth to contest; hence the over
whelming endorsement by the youth, so his decision was in honour of their call.
He said his vision
was to change lives through provision of quality education, health and
security, youth development, men and women empowerment amongst other
developmental initiatives.
He cautioned his
supporters to avoid violence and bad politicking to protect the image of the
party against the upcoming general election.
Mr Samuel Kingsley
Addison, NPP Constituency Chairman, La Dadekotopo said Mr Nyanyofio together
with the incumbent Mr Vincent Sowah Odotei and Madam Comfort Adei Kotey were
those who had picked forms so far.
He said the
opportunity was still opened for aspirants to pick forms till February 20.
He said the party
remained supreme over all internal contests hence supporters should run decent
campaigns to maintain the La Dadekotopon seat for the NPP.
He said a peaceful
campaign during the primaries would make it easier to foster unity amongst
party members to take the parliamentary seat in the general elections come
December.
GNA