The Managing Director of Ghana Post, Mr. Bice Obour Osei Kuffour, popularly known as Obour, has declared his candidacy for the Asante Akyem South parliamentary seat on the New Patriotic Party (NPP) ticket, marking his second attempt.
Having lost to the incumbent MP, Mr. Kwaku Asante-Boateng, in the 2020 NPP primary, Obour expresses readiness to challenge him again with the goal of securing victory this time.
Emphasizing his commitment to the NPP’s ‘breaking the 8’ agenda for a third consecutive term in power in 2024, Obour is determined to contribute to the party’s success and boost its votes in the constituency, addressing its perceived underperformance compared to the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
“I am committed to ‘breaking the 8’ and determined to contribute to its success. It is unacceptable for the NDC to perform better than us in our stronghold at Asante Akyem South,” he said.
In his bid for the Asante Akyem South parliamentary seat, Obour emphasizes a focus on creativity and hard work, particularly in generating job opportunities for the youth in the constituency.
His strategy involves providing skills training and leveraging his extensive networks to advocate for developmental projects. Obour underscores the untapped potential within the constituency, home to notable personalities and talented individuals. He promises to harness this potential for comprehensive development, collaborating closely with chiefs and opinion leaders to drive progress.
Despite a previous primary loss, Obour expresses confidence that delegates will rally behind him this time. He points to his unwavering loyalty and support for both the party and the constituency, underscoring his commitment to their collective advancement.
“When I lost in the last primaries, I did not abandon ship but worked tirelessly with the MP and Constituency executive to canvass for votes. I have also consistently provided support for the local party in its activities and the constituents,’’ he said.
He urged the delegates to cast a resounding vote for him in order to lead the constituency into the 2024 election, which he predicted the NPP would win with ease.
He underlined how crucial it is to pick the best candidates who can boost turnout for both the presidential and parliamentary contests.
“I am totally committed to working very hard to make it happen. It will be a great history to be a part of, and I am leaving no stone unturned to help achieve that,” he said.
On Wednesday, December 20, 2023, when the party opens nominations, he said he will select the nomination forms.
The NPP has declared that on Saturday, January 27, 2024, it will conduct its internal election to choose parliamentary candidates in the constituencies in which it currently has Members of Parliament. The deadline for nominations is Monday, December 25, 2023.