The Central Regional branch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has welcomed the decision by radio presenter, Gilbert Aggrey also known as Abeiku Santana to contest the Mfantseman West constituency seat on the ticket of the party.
[contextly_sidebar id=”113OdOF4ebpqu2gAI3vfWpMDZFtdYIuJ”]The Central Regional NDC chairman, Bernard Allotey Jacobs in an interview with Citi News is confident that Abeiku Santana will win the seat for the party.
Abeiku Santana on Wednesday confirmed to Citi News his intention to contest the Mfantseman West seat on the ticket of the NDC in the upcoming 2016 general elections.
Although Abeiku Santana will be facing stiff competition from two other contenders, Allotey Jacobs maintained that the new entrant can win the seat considering his status as a celebrity.
Allotey Jacob said: “It’s welcome news that we have such a celebrity like Abeiku Santana desirous of contesting for Mfantseman East. It can make a difference.”
According to him, the Regional Minister, Aquianas Tawiah Quansah has announced that he will no longer contest the seat in 2016 therefore, the area will soon be declared an orphan constituency.
“Abeiku Santana too has a chance to win that seat,” he stressed, adding that, “in politics, sometimes, it is important to look at the personalities that are contesting. Abeiku Santana is wholeheartedly welcome!”
Meanwhile, the ace broadcaster has already paid a visit to the constituency to consult the residents and leadership of the party on how they can support his bid to represent them as their Member of Parliament.
By: Efua Idan Osam/citifmonline.com/Ghana
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