The Director General of the National Lotteries Authority (NLA), Sammi Awuku has vowed to tremendously increase the votes of the governing New Patriotic Party in Akuapem North Constituency.
According to the Director General, he has plans to pick up nomination forms when the party opens the opportunity for its members to contest in parliamentary elections.
‘‘Am going to pick a form when the party opens nominations officially, I have examined myself and I can contest the Akuampen North parliamentary race,’’ said Mr Awuku.
He stated that the current lawmaker for the Akuapem North, Nana Ama Dokua Asiamah Adjei has declared her intention for the Okaikoi North parliamentary race in the Greater Accra region.
Mr Awuku said that the incumbent MP for Akuapem North has done her best to the constituents adding that he will contribute greatly to the constituency if given the nod.
In an interview with the press, Mr Awuku promised to ensure both physical and human development in the Akuapem North constituency if voted as the next Member of Parliament.
“I am here to take over from my sister and increase the voting margins for this constituency for the NPP,”
Sammi Awuku affirmed that the decision to contest the Akuapem North Constituency seat is not to maliciously oust the current NPP MP but to ensure an economic rebound for the Constituents.
“When the nominations open officially, I intend to file to represent the people of the Akuapem North Constituency. I am not here to sack my sister; she has already made her intentions clear to the powers that be to contest the Okaikwei North Constituency seat. I will continue the good works from where she started here,” he said
He pledged to build upon the success story of the current lawmaker and contribute significantly to the growth of the constituency.
He stated that he would create job opportunities for the youth to help reduce the unemployment rate in the constituency.
Mr Awuku added that the constituency will experience vast development in his time as a Member of Parliament.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Solomon Nartey
