Western Regional Minister and Member of Parliamentary (MP) for the Takoradi Constituency in the Western Region, Kobby Okyere Darko-Mensah has filed his nomination with the Electoral Commission (EC) to contest in the December 7 polls.
Mr Kobby Okyere Darko-Mensah submitted his nomination forms through the Constituency Organizer, Mr Jerry Atta Fynn to contest for the fifth time for the seat.
His decision to seek re-election has been motivated by his good works such as empowering the youth, giving loans and capital to constituents, creating employment and job opportunities.
The Regional Minister who is believed to be the preferred choice among the constituents is determined in his next term as a legislator for the constituents to create job opportunities for the teeming youth to trickle down to their families and improve their lot.
Mr Darko-Mensah also pledges to do even more if elected, stressing that he would ensure the total development and growth of the Constituency.
In a related development, incumbent MP for Ellembelle, Emmanuel Armah Buah also filed his nomination forms to seek the mandate of the electorate in the December 7 parliamentary election.
Addressing an enthusiastic gathering of NDC party supporters at Nkroful, Mr Kofi Buah thanked the leadership of the party for the confidence reposed in him to seek re-election.
The former Petroleum Minister said the successful filing of his forms was an indication that “the Ellembelle Development train had moved again to continue the numerous developmental projects Ellembelle had witnessed in the last 12 years.”
Mr Kofi Buah cited the AYA Elder Care Community centre, the Mobile Clinic Van, and the Ellembelle Food Bank as major projects under his leadership.
The MP said he would use his Common Fund and lobbying stints to develop Nkroful, the District capital and birthplace of Ghana’s first President, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah into a world-class tourist site.
He said the Atuabo free port which was taken to court by the NPP and had since stalled, would be established to offer employment for the teeming youth.
According to him, an NDC-led administration would offer skills training to the youth and secure employment for them and assist market women with soft loans to boost their businesses.
Mr Buah said the NDC would secure a proper mining licence for the youth to venture into sustainable gold mining activities to alleviate poverty and reduce suffering.
Story: Seth Ameyaw Danquah
