Tano North Member of Parliament (MP) and Minister of Sanitation and Water, Freda Prempeh, has acknowledged her defeat in the recent parliamentary primary, expressing her unwavering commitment to continue serving the constituents.
Prempeh, who was seeking re-election for a fourth term, faced a setback in her political journey when she lost to Dr. Gideon Boako, the spokesperson to Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. The primary, held on January 27, saw Dr Boako securing 444 votes, while the incumbent MP gathered 221 votes.
In a statement following the outcome, Prempeh demonstrated resilience and a positive outlook, emphasizing the inherent nature of elections where one either emerges victorious or faces defeat.
“When you go into an election, you either win or lose; you cannot break even. You psych yourself to win but if it doesn’t happen that way, you respect the verdict of the people,” she shared with journalists during a ceremony.
The defeated MP highlighted the importance of trusting the judgment of the delegates, expressing her belief in the democratic process. She affirmed her commitment to continuing her service to the people of Tano North despite the setback.
“They say fear delegates, but I always say trust delegates because I trust their judgment. I will continue to serve the good people of Tano North,” she affirmed.
Despite the disappointment of losing the primary, Prempeh remains focused on the larger goal of supporting the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and Vice President Bawumia’s vision to “break the eight,” referring to the tradition of alternating political power in Ghana.
“They have spoken, and I accept it in good faith. I bear no grudges. I remain resolute and committed to supporting Bawumia to break the eight,” she added, signaling her dedication to the party’s objectives.
Freda Prempeh’s dignified acceptance of defeat and commitment to ongoing service reflects the democratic spirit and resilience within the political landscape as Ghana approaches the upcoming general elections.