By Kodjo Adams, GNA
Accra, Nov. 13, GNA – Private legal practitioner, Mr Andrew Nii Adjei Khartey, has declared his intention to contest the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary primaries in the Ledzokuku Constituency, pledging to prioritise infrastructure development, youth employment, security and effective representation.
Mr Khartey, Lead Partner at Afrimore Advisors, a law firm based at Tse Addo in Accra, said his decision was driven by the need to address the developmental challenges confronting residents of the constituency.
He identified poor road infrastructure, persistent water shortages, youth unemployment and security concerns as key issues requiring urgent attention.
In a statement to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) on Thursday, he said political power should be measured by its positive impact on people’s lives rather than personal ambition.
“Political power is only relevant to the extent to which the lives of those in whose name you exercise that power are positively affected,” he said.
Mr Khartey, a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, United Kingdom, said his experience in legal practice and political advocacy, including several years as legal counsel to the NPP National Youth Wing, had prepared him to champion the interests of the people of Ledzokuku.
Drawing on the leadership philosophies of Aneurin Bevan and Simon Sinek, he said leadership should be anchored in service, accountability and the welfare of the people.
“Ledzokuku stands at a defining crossroads, and our people deserve an advocate who will fiercely champion their development both on the floor of Parliament and on the ground,” he said.
He said his proposed campaign would focus on inclusive development, sustainable employment opportunities for the youth, improved infrastructure, community security and accessible representation.
The Ledzokuku Constituency in the Greater Accra Region has remained electorally competitive between the NPP and the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
His declaration adds to political activity ahead of the NPP’s parliamentary primaries as the party seeks to strengthen its electoral prospects in the constituency.
GNA
Edited by Agnes Boye-Doe
Reporter: Kodjo Adams
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