By Michael Foli Jackidy
Dzodze (V/R), Sept 10, GNA-Mr. Enoch Kwabla Amegbletor, the parliamentary candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), officially filed his nomination to contest the Ketu North parliamentary seat, aiming to unseat the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The Ketu North constituency has long been a stronghold for the opposition NDC, but this upcoming election will see two fresh contenders face off, as the incumbent, Dr James Klutse Avedzi, is stepping down after two decades of representing the constituency in Parliament.
After filing his nomination, Mr. Amegbletor expressed his confidence in securing the seat for the NPP in the December 7 election.
He noted that the NDC has held the seat since 1992, but after 20 years under the leadership of Dr. Avedzi, little progress has been made in terms of development in Ketu North.
“The people of Ketu North are ready for change,” Mr Amegbletor said in an interview with the Ghana News Agency.
“It’s time for a new era of growth and transformation. The constituents are awake and eager to see real development under fresh leadership.”
Mr Prince Agbemenya, the returning officer, confirmed that Amegbletor’s nomination documents were in order, and he had successfully completed the necessary requirements to contest the parliamentary seat.
Mr Amegbletor outlined his contributions to the constituency even before his candidacy, emphasizing his commitment to development.
His efforts include building a six-unit classroom block at Ehi MA Junior High School, complete with a staff common room, headmaster’s office, and improved sanitation facilities, as well as providing a water storage system.
He has also renovated a three-unit classroom block at Adzoatsi, along with other infrastructure projects across the constituency.
In addition to his focus on education, Mr Amegbletor stated that he has helped renew over 10,000 National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) cards for constituents and has been involved in road improvements, extending electricity and water to underserved communities, and other key developmental initiatives.
“This nomination filing marks the beginning of our journey to claim the seat for the NPP,” Mr Amegbletor declared, expressing optimism about his campaign’s momentum.
The constituency chairman of the NPP, Mr McThomson Gbeti, echoed these sentiments, stating that the party is prepared for victory in December.
“The journey to victory has begun,” he said, urging all residents of the Ketu North Municipality to rally behind Amegbletor and the NPP for meaningful change in the constituency.
The nomination event was a colourful affair, with hundreds of enthusiastic party supporters in attendance, along with drumming groups and key figures from the community, including chiefs and queen mothers from the Dzodze Traditional Council.
Their presence reflected widespread support for Amegbletor’s candidacy as he embarks on his mission to break the NDC’s long-standing dominance in Ketu North and bring about a new era of development.
Mr. Amegbletor is confident of securing the Ketu North parliamentary seat in this election, building on the momentum created by the former NPP parliamentary candidate, Hon. Kofi Dzamesi.
In the 2020 elections, Dzamesi made significant strides, narrowing the gap to just 3,000 votes between himself and the incumbent, Dr. Klutse Avedzi.
With Avedzi stepping down, Mr Amegbletor believes this is the NPP’s best opportunity to claim victory in the constituency.
GNA