Sekondi: “He is not a lawyer” -Egyapa Mercer accuses Blay Armah Nyameke of deception
Andrew Egyapa Mercer, the Minister for Tourism, Arts, and Culture and Member of Parliament for Sekondi Constituency, has accused his opponent in the upcoming December elections, Blay Armah Nyameke [NDC Parliamentary Candidate], of deception.
Egyapa Mercer claims that Mr Armah, who prominently labels himself as “Lawyer Blay Armah” on billboards and posters, is not actually a lawyer.
“He boldly writes on billboards and posters Lawyer Blay Armah—he is not a lawyer! You want to become the Member of Parliament for Sekondi through lies and deception? Is that the thing? The last candidate didn’t lie about himself. He [Blay Armah] has been living in London and because of contest he’s here to share gifts,” Egyapa Mercer stated passionately.
He also emphasized his consistent presence and contributions in Sekondi, contrasting them with Blay Armah’s return from London. He mentioned various development projects he has been pushing for, including the Nkontompo Community Centre, ongoing work at the Effia-Nkwanta Hospital, and others.
Community Centre Commissioning and Development Projects
Speaking to Beach FM on the side-lines of his campaign launch attended by numerous NPP supporters and executives, Andrew Egyapa Mercer highlighted the importance of ongoing development projects in Sekondi.
“The development projects that I’m lobbying and fighting for Sekondi; just take a look at the community centre [Nkontompo Community Centre] that we’ve built here, go to Effia-Nkwanta Hospital works are ongoing on the phase 1 of the ultra-modern Medical University, the dual carriage road happening, the GH₵45 million Centre for National Culture project of which I have the commencement certificate from the Minister of Finance – in a week or two the work will commence and I’ll finish before December,” he elaborated.
He addressed criticisms about the pace of development, explaining that developing Sekondi is a gradual process and citing economic challenges post-2020 that have impacted progress. Despite these challenges, he assured the community of continued efforts to enhance infrastructure and services.
“My people understand me and if given the nod again, we will add up to what we’ve already done. I don’t care about what naysayers are saying. I’m in this business of bringing development to the people of Sekondi and that’s what I’m doing. The election we will win by the grace of God. I don’t care about Blay. How’s this even a contest? A man who is deceiving people that he is a lawyer?” Egyapa Mercer concluded.
