By Mildred Siabi-Mensah
Essikado (WR), Dec. 16, GNA – Mr. Joe Ghartey, the Member of Parliament for Essikado -Ketan Constituency has touted his great contributions to the socio-economic welfare of the constituents in the last two decades.
According to him, numerous developments brought into the constituency under his tenure was a testament to his dedication to duty adding, ” I am proud of my achievements, and I know I have gained favor both in the sight of the people and God”.
Mr. Ghartey in an interview with the Ghana News Agency also thanked the constituents for the opportunity to serve in the last four years under the New Patriotic Party.
He mentioned the construction of Astro Tuffs, CHPS compounds, school blocks, roads among other significant projects.
Meanwhile, the NPP failed to retain the seat in Essikado-Ketan in the December 7 elections to the NDC 20 years after its creation and the Party taken charge in the constituency.
Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, a surgeon and NDC Member of Parliament-elect would now serve the constituency with 162 electoral areas.
She polled a total of 26,166 votes to beat Mr. Charles Bissue, the NPP candidate who had 17,754 in an election which saw 79, 344 voter turnouts.
The elections in the constituency though largely peaceful saw pockets of agitation, destruction of ballot boxes particularly at the collation centre and even assault on security personnel and journalists stationed there.
Dr. Ayensu-Danquah promised the constituency of new projects and development to lift the living standards of the people.
GNA