Member of Parliament for the Bantama Constituency in the Ashanti Region, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has strongly criticized political figures in the Ashanti region, particularly in the Bantama constituency, who align themselves with the largest opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
He expressed his disapproval, stating that supporters who choose to vote for the NDC are making misguided decisions, emphasizing that the NDC has not brought any tangible benefits to the Ashanti region, specifically in Bantama.
During his address to the constituency’s residents, the Minister for Works and Housing conveyed his confusion about the continued support for the NDC and questioned the rationale behind people persistently voting for the party.
“Truly, people of Bantama and Kumasi in general don’t see any development when the NDC is in power so if someone is here and the person votes for the NDC, I don’t understand them. They know that when NDC is in power they don’t recognize the Ashanti region. During former president John Dramani Mahama’s 4 years in power we didn’t see anything here,” Asenso Boakye stated.
Additionally, the Minister urged the residents of Bantama and the entire Ashanti Region to actively participate in the electoral process by casting their votes overwhelmingly in favor of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) during the upcoming general elections.
He emphasized that, in his view, the NDC is not a viable option for fostering development in the region, reinforcing the importance of supporting the NPP for continued progress.
“If you want development in the Ashanti region and Bantama to be precise don’t look down on NPP because NDC is not an option. So I will urge you to settle all your differences and come out in your numbers to vote in this year’s general elections,” he entreated.
In the recent New Patriotic Party (NPP) primaries leading up to the December 7 polls, Francis Asenso Boakye successfully retained his position as the party’s candidate for the Bantama Constituency.
Mr. Asenso Boakye secured a significant victory, receiving 650 votes, which accounted for 78.22% of the total votes cast. His primary opponent, Lawyer Raphael Agyapong, the brother of outspoken politician Kennedy Agyapong, garnered 181 votes, constituting 21.78% of the overall vote count.
Expressing his gratitude, the re-elected Member of Parliament thanked party executives for their unwavering support and trust. He urged party members to come together, emphasizing the importance of unity and hard work in ensuring success in the upcoming general elections.