Parliamentary candidates engage Agogoman

The Asante Akyem North National Commission for Civic Education has organized parliamentary candidates' interactions with the inhabitants of Asante Akyem North at Agogo in the Ashanti Region.

The program is to afford the parliamentary candidates the opportunity to meet and interact with the people of Asante Akyem north prior to the upcoming general elections.

The occasion was graced by the clergy, political party’s representatives, security services, departmental heads, Ghana private roads and transport union representatives, and the general public.

Mr. Seth Obeng District Director National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in his welcome address used the opportunity to entreat individuals to adhere to all the covid 19 protocols because the disease is resurfacing and therefore as good citizens it’s our right to protect ourselves and others by wearing nose masks and washing of hands regularly to help combat the disease in the country.

He further encourages Ghanaians to help in the sustainability process of the country’s democracy by avoiding political violence because individuals have their differences which everyone must respect. It’s the sharing of ideas so opponents should not be seen as enemies.

The New Patriotic Party incumbent parliamentary candidate Hon. Andy Appiah Kubi outlined a number of projects and programs he has undertaken during his four years tenure as Member of Parliament ranging from Education, Health, roads and electricity. He said through his efforts in the education sector the district has moved from 178th position in 2017 to 7th in 2019 in the basic educational ladder in the whole country and 3rd in Ashanti Region which is a remarkable improvement.

Hon. Andy went further to say that education is not all about numeracy and literacy but it’s also about using the hands thus artisans who also contribute to the development of the country. He has therefore given cashew farmers free seedlings, fertilizers, and wellington boots which has boost their production to 17000 acres of land this year. According to him he has also donated 10 hair dryers to trainees of hairdressers especially the disabled and pledged to support artisans in the district.

He, therefore, pleaded with the people of Asante Akyem to consider his achievements and vote massively for NPP come December 7th.

The moderator for the occasion Rev. Father Owusu Mensah Juansa Parish Priest said it was unfortunate the NDC parliamentary candidate could not make it. He however urged all to carry the message to other members in the community especially the procedure for voting demonstrated by the NCCE Director Mr. Seth Obeng.

He also urged all to go out and exercise their franchise come December 7th because it’s their civic responsibility.