Public Relations Officer (PRO) at the Ministry of Education, Kwasi Kwarteng Frimpong, has submitted his nomination forms to participate in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primaries in the Asante Akim North Constituency.
Speaking to the press after filing the forms, Mr. Frimpong emphasized the importance of unity among constituents to secure victory for the party.
He expressed his commitment to leading the party towards unity, considering it a patriotic duty to work towards the development of the area.
“This is a call for development which will be anchored on progress; at this critical time where the NPP needs to break the eight, I need to stand and unite my people to achieve this vision,” he said.
Mr. Kwarteng highlighted a concerning trend of apathy in voter behavior, pointing to a decrease in NPP votes in the constituency between 2020 and 2016. He stressed the urgency of addressing this trend promptly to reverse the decline and boost party support in the area.
The Asante Akim North Constituency has attracted the interest of five individuals vying for the parliamentary slot. The contenders include the incumbent Member of Parliament (MP), Mr. Andy Appiah Kubi, Mr. Kwasi Kwarteng Frimpong (PRO, Ministry of Education), Dr. Samuel Kwadwo Frimpong (Office of the Vice President), Mr. Stephen Obeng Saka (Businessman), and Mr. Kwadwo Baah Agyemang (former MP for the area).