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By Emmanuel Gamson<\/p>\n
Takoradi, Jan. 27, GNA \u2013 Mr Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, the Western Regional Minister and Member of Parliament for Takoradi, has expressed confidence to be re-elected to represent the people of Takoradi.<\/p>\n
He said he was the right man to help the New Patriotic Party (NPP) retain power in this year\u2019s general, GNA \u2013 Mr Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah,<\/p>\n
election and that the grounds were fertile for his victory.<\/p>\n
Mr Darko-Mensah said this in an interaction with the media after casting his ballot at the Presbyterian Church, Takoradi Voting Centre, where a total of 634 delegates are expected to vote in the constituency.<\/p>\n
He expressed satisfaction with the smoothness of the process so far and commended the leadership of the NPP for a good job done.<\/p>\n
He, however, encouraged delegates to continue to remain calm while casting their ballots for a peaceful primary.<\/p>\n
Mr Francis Ndede Siah, Western Regional Chairman of the NPP, monitoring the process, expressed satisfaction and said it was progressing without any challenges.<\/p>\n
He said about 150 delegates had cast their ballots as of 0900 hours, \u201cwhich means the queue is moving fast, and I am happy with that\u201d.<\/p>\n
The contest at the Takoradi Constituency is between Mr Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, incumbent MP for the area, Mr Frederick Sam-Incoom, and Mr Richard Essuman Addison.<\/p>\n
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