{"id":267077,"date":"2024-12-17T18:56:23","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T18:56:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/12\/17\/gods-timing-led-me-to-this-moment\/"},"modified":"2024-12-17T18:56:23","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T18:56:23","slug":"gods-timing-led-me-to-this-moment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/12\/17\/gods-timing-led-me-to-this-moment\/","title":{"rendered":"God&#8217;s timing led me to this moment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"article-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ghanaweb.com\/imagelib\/pics\/897\/89789635.295.jpg\" alt=\"Member of Parliament elect for Ablekuma West, Rev. Kwaku Addo\" title=\"Member of Parliament elect for Ablekuma West, Rev. Kwaku Addo\" width=\"295\" height=\"207\" \/> <span class=\"image_caption\"><span>Member of Parliament elect for Ablekuma West, Rev. Kwaku Addo<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"-webkit-user-select: none; -webkit-touch-callout: none; -moz-user-select: none; -ms-user-select: none; user-select: none;\">\n<p id=\"article-123\"> Rev. Kwaku Addo, the newly elected Member of Parliament for Ablekuma West, has shared his inspiring political journey in an exclusive interview on Good Morning Ghana on Metro TV.<\/p>\n<p>Rev. Addo, who recently made history by unseating incumbent Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, revealed the challenges, strategies, and personal reflections that led to his victory. His win marks a significant milestone for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), as Ablekuma West has long been a stronghold of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI feel this is truly God\u2019s timing,\u201d Rev. Addo remarked, reflecting on his unexpected yet historic achievement. \u201cWhen I came back to Ghana, I had no idea I would end up in politics. But after a conversation with a late, great friend, Humphrey Mensah, I decided to take a leap of faith and join the NDC.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Rev. Addo\u2019s journey to political prominence began when he returned from abroad and was drawn to the principles and vision outlined in the NDC\u2019s constitution.<\/p>\n<p>His first introduction to politics came through Humphrey Mensah, son of renowned political figure E.T. Mensah.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHumphrey was a strong influence. He encouraged me to join the NDC, believing I had the leadership qualities to make a difference. At the time, I was hesitant, but his persuasion led me to attend a meeting in Washington, D.C., and that meeting changed my life,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>However, Rev. Addo\u2019s path to victory was not without setbacks. \u201cI stood for the primaries for the first time, and though I won the NDC\u2019s support, I was ultimately defeated by Ursula in my first attempt at the parliamentary seat,\u201d he admitted.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was tough, but I didn\u2019t let that defeat define me. It pushed me to work harder, refine my approach, and be more strategic in my next campaign.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>His persistence paid off. In the December 7 elections, Rev. Addo returned stronger and successfully claimed the Ablekuma West seat, ending Ursula Owusu-Ekuful\u2019s tenure, which began in 2012.<\/p>\n<p>The victory is considered a significant political upset, given the long-standing dominance of the NPP in the region.<\/p>\n<p>In the 2020 elections, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful had garnered 37,363 votes to Rev. Addo\u2019s 30,733. However, in the recent elections, the numbers shifted dramatically, with Rev. Addo securing 31,866 votes compared to Ursula\u2019s 26,575.<\/p>\n<p>The results reflected a clear shift in the electorate\u2019s trust and support.<\/p>\n<p>Reflecting on his win, Rev. Addo expressed gratitude to the people of Ablekuma West for giving him the opportunity to serve.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis victory is not just mine; it belongs to everyone who believed in me and my vision for the constituency,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am here to serve and will work tirelessly to bring development to this area.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He also commended the hard work of his supporters and the grassroots efforts of the NDC\u2019s campaign, which resonated deeply with voters.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe NDC\u2019s message of unity and development truly connected with the people. I am proud to be part of that vision,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Member of Parliament elect for Ablekuma West, Rev. Kwaku Addo Rev. Kwaku Addo, the newly elected Member of Parliament for Ablekuma West, has shared his inspiring political journey in an exclusive interview on Good Morning Ghana on Metro TV. Rev. Addo, who recently made history by unseating incumbent Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, revealed the challenges, strategies, and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":267078,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-267077","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-politics"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>God&#039;s timing led me to this moment - Ghanamma.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/12\/17\/gods-timing-led-me-to-this-moment\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"God&#039;s timing led me to this moment - Ghanamma.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Member of Parliament elect for Ablekuma West, Rev. 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