Close associates of the former Minister of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs from the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kofi Dzamesi, have taken steps to secure a nomination form for him at the party’s local office situated in Dzodze, within the Ketu North constituency of the Volta Region.
Identifying themselves as concerned electoral coordinators and polling station executives, these individuals collected the nomination form on Tuesday, August 1. During this event, they also introduced the “Dzamesi for 2024 Campaign.”
Following the acquisition of the nomination form, Charles Agbezuke, the spokesperson for the Dzamesi for 2024 Campaign, explained that they have engaged extensively with various stakeholders within the party.
This includes community-based groups, market women, and community leaders, all of whom have expressed support for Kofi Dzamesi.
Based on this support, they are advocating for him to become the parliamentary candidate for the Ketu North constituency in the upcoming 2024 election.
After obtaining the form, these supporters issued an official press statement, which was signed by Charles Agbezuke.
In this statement, it was emphasized that the former Minister possesses the qualities to effectively represent the NPP in the Ketu North Constituency.
They pointed out that since his emergence in 2004, Kofi Dzamesi has succeeded in altering the voting pattern within the constituency, making him the ideal candidate.
“Since 2004 when Hon. Kofi Dzamesi contested the parliamentary election for
the second time, his votes have seen a significant increase.
He polled 27% inthe 2004 general elections, 31% in 2008, 38% in 2016 and a whopping 45.7% during the 2020 elections”, a part of the statement read.
According to them, this development signifies a positive outcome for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the constituency, while it poses a setback for the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Additionally, supporters emphasized their preference for a candidate capable of securing the seat for the NPP, with Kofi Dzamesi being identified as the suitable individual.
“A strong parliamentary candidate has the potential to increase the presidential votes and for the Ketu North Constituency, Hon. Kofi Dzamesi has demonstrated on four occasions that he can help the party achieve its aim by not only increasing the presidential votes but to win the seat in 2024”, the statement read.
Charles Agbezuke, however called on the rank and file of the party to support Kofi Dzamesi in unity in order to maximise votes for the NPP and make the aspirant a Member of Parliament (MP) for Ketu North.
The statement also called on the national leadership of the party not to only focus on the flagbearer but also focus on parliamentary candidates.
“To break the 8, the N.P.P must put its best foot forward not by only electing a
flag bearer that resonate with the masses and possess the magical solution to
Ghana’s problems, the party must also field strong parliamentary candidates
across the country to increase the presidential votes”, he read.
Kofi Dzamesi has contested the Ketu North constituency on the ticket of the NPP four times, and 2024 will be the 5th time he will be contesting. . According to election history in the constituency, he has increased both parliamentary and presidential results for NPP since 2004.
He is currently the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bui Power Authority. Kofi Dzamesi is a commercial farmer too.