The youth, branch executives, and party members of the Upper Manya Krobo Constituency have called on the leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to fulfill electoral promises made during the 2024 campaign.
At a press conference held in Asesewa, during the weekend the group urged the government to appoint their Member of Parliament, Hon. Bismark Tetteh Nyarko, as a minister and endorsed Hon. Emmanuel Kwesi Lawer as their preferred candidate for the District Chief Executive (DCE) position.
They stated that, during the 2024 election campaigns, the NDC’s National Chairman, Hon. Johnson Asiedu Nketia, and former President John Dramani Mahama assured the people of Upper Manya Krobo that Hon. Bismark Tetteh Nyarko would be considered for a ministerial position.
These promises they said were made in the presence of chiefs, community leaders, and party faithful.
However, with the government’s appointments nearing completion, the constituency is yet to see any indication that their MP will be appointed as a minister. The group expressed disappointment and called on the President and NDC leadership to honor their pledge.
“Appointing Hon. Bismark Tetteh Nyarko as a minister will not only boost the morale of our party members but also demonstrate the NDC’s commitment to our constituency,” said a spokesperson for the group. “We have waited patiently, and now we urge the leadership to fulfill their promises.”
Endorsement for DCE Role
At the Press conference, the youth groups, branch executives, and grassroots of the NDC in Upper Manya Krobo have unanimously endorsed Hon. Emmanuel Kwesi Lawer as their preferred candidate for the DCE position.
They stated that Hon. Kwasi Lawer, is a three-term assembly member for the Resttlement/Aframase Electoral Area, that, he is widely regarded as a development-oriented leader with a deep understanding of local governance.
The group revealed that the constituency executives evaluated eight candidates and unanimously endorsed Hon. Lawer as the most qualified. Youth groups, including the Young Allies, The Door-to-Door Group, and The Green Army Group, have also thrown their support behind his nomination.
“Hon. Emmanuel Kwesi Lawer is the ideal candidate to lead our district,” said a youth leader. “His commitment to development aligns with our aspirations for progress in Upper Manya Krobo.”
The petitioners emphasized that the constituency has never had a DCE who lives among the grassroots, which has historically hindered development. They believe Hon. Lawer’s appointment will address this gap and strengthen the NDC’s prospects in future elections.
The youth and party members warned that the NDC’s fortunes in the 2028 general election in Upper Manya Krobo depend significantly on the DCE nomination. They appealed to the NDC’s National Executive Committee (NEC), Functional Executive Committee (FEC), and the President to heed their call and appoint Hon. Emmanuel Kwesi Lawer as DCE.
“We will not accept any other candidate,” the petition stated. “Hon. Lawer is the choice of the chiefs, grassroots, party executives, and the entire NDC family in the district.”
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