I promise to lead with dedication — Edem Agbana declares following overwhelming Ketu North victory

Eric Edem Agbana has been elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Ketu North, winning with a resounding 87% of the total valid votes cast.

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate secured 39,318 votes, far outpacing his closest rival, Enoch Amegbletor of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), who garnered 6,339 votes.

Addressing the chiefs and people of Ketu North following his victory, Edem Agbana expressed deep gratitude for the trust and confidence reposed in him, calling it “the honour of a lifetime.”

“This victory belongs to everyone who believed in our vision and worked tirelessly to make it a reality,” he said, pledging to lead with “dedication, humility, and transparency.”

Edem Agbana’s victory, coupled with a strong performance by NDC presidential candidate John Dramani Mahama in the constituency, he described as a testament to the constituents’ collective desire for progress and development.

In his statement, he urged unity among the people of Ketu North, assuring that his leadership would be inclusive and responsive to the needs of all, including those who did not support him.

“Our unity is our strength, and I will work to bridge divisions, ensuring inclusivity for all,” he emphasized.

The MP-elect highlighted education, healthcare, and youth empowerment as his key focus areas, adding that his leadership would leave no one behind.

“Together, we will build a future defined by progress, hope, and opportunity,” he assured.

Edem Agbana further thanked his campaign team, family, and supporters for their commitment, pledging to work tirelessly to fulfill the mandate given to him.

“Let us focus on improving education, ensuring accessible healthcare, and empowering our youth to achieve their dreams. Thank you for believing in me and for this opportunity to serve,” he said.

Read his full statement below:
WE WILL BUILD KETU NORTH TOGETHER.Good Evening Chiefs and People of Ketu North,Over a year ago, I came to you as your son, brother, and friend to seek your mandate to represent you in Parliament.I diligently sought this mandate with the conviction that there is so much more we can do together to enhance development in our beloved constituency.

Today, with a resounding voice, you have entrusted me with the mandate and made me your Member of Parliament, and you also overwhelmingly voted H.E John Dramani Mahama. It is the honor of a lifetime.This is truly a defining moment for all of us.With over 87% of the votes, this victory belongs to everyone who believed in our vision and worked tirelessly to make it a reality.I am deeply humbled by your trust and support, and I promise to lead with dedication, humility, and transparency.

This journey has been a collective effort, and I am immensely grateful to my team, my family, and each one of you, whose voices, prayers and aspirations have inspired me.As I thank you for this honor, I am reminded that it is also an opportunity;a call to work together to build the Ketu North we all want. Together, we will build a future defined by progress, hope, and opportunity, leaving no one behind.Our unity is our strength, and I will work to bridge divisions, ensuring inclusivity for all, including those who did not support me.

Let us focus on improving education, ensuring accessible healthcare, and empowering our youth to achieve their dreams. Thank you for believing in me and for this opportunity to serve.May God bless us all, and may God bless our beloved homeland, Ghana. Thank you. Eric Edem Agbana. MP-Elect, Ketu North