By P. K. Yankey
Axim (W/R), Feb. 10, GNA – Concerned citizens of Northern Gwira in the Nzema-East Municipality of the Western Region have called on the leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the President to consider Mr Herbert Kuah Dickson as the Nzema East Municipal Chief Executive (MCE).
The call was primarily to demonstrate and justify why their nominee was qualified to serve as the new MCE of the area given his passion and active participation in the political and community development journey since 2012.
This was in a press statement jointly issued and signed by the Assembly Member for Tumantu Electoral Area, Mr Richard Quaicoe, and the Tufuhene of Gwira Traditional Council, Nana Kojo Pompoi III, among other traditional rulers and Assembly Members in the Northern Gwira communities.
The statement noted that since the inception of the Municipality, the people of Northern Gwira had been marginalized in terms of political representation.
It said: “We are more alarmed given the massive contribution the people of Northern Gwira have made towards the success of the ruling National Democratic Congress; led by our illustrious son Mr Herbert Kuah Dickson.”
The statement said given that Mr Herbert Kuah Dickson was an ardent member of the ruling party, and whose effort enormously contributed to the victory of the NDC in the constituency at large, it was only fair and appropriate that their plea to have a fair political representation, be granted.
It stated that since 1992, the Northern Gwira had been a strong supporter of the NDC and deserved a fair representation in the political sphere of the area, but “we do not imply an automatic selection of anyone without being meritorious of the position.”
According to the statement, Mr Dickson epitomised someone the people had faith in and could be trusted to deliver diligent leadership for the people.
“His outstanding qualities provide a solid foundation for him to be considered as the next MCE of Nzema East to help complement the current government’s developmental agenda,” it added.
The statement said Northern Gwira one of the deprived areas in the constituency, bedeviled with lack of accessible road network, stable communication network, lack of potable source of drinking water, and modern healthcare facilities hence, “appointing one of our own for the MCE position may drive home these basic services that will surge our local economy.”
“We the concerned citizens of Northern Gwira over the years, especially during the 2024 Parliamentary and Presidential elections have made significant contributions to the current government’s landslide victory which has been the pattern since 2016, and all were led by Mr Herbert Kuah Dickson.
“We hope this is the time to recognize him for his dedication and allegiance to his party,” the statement noted.
GNA