Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kwesi Nyantakyi, exudes confidence in his bid for the upcoming parliamentary by-election in the Ejisu Constituency, Ashanti Region.
Following the balloting for the New Patriotic Party’s primaries, Nyantakyi, speaking to the media, interprets his placement at number 7 on the ballot as a sign that he is the ideal candidate to represent Ejisu in parliament.
Drawing a parallel, Nyantakyi likens his ballot position to the renowned footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, who famously wore the number 7 jersey for Manchester United and Real Madrid, suggesting his readiness to lead Ejisu with distinction.
“I had indicated to you all on the day I submitted my form that I was the Cristiano Ronaldo of Ejisu and God has perfected it,” he said.
He also maintained that the number 7 biblically represents hard work, dedication, and excellence which are all virtues he would be bringing on board to help the people of Ejisu.
“The number seven jersey number I took represents my brilliance, eloquence, hard work, and excellence in football as we transfer into politics. God spent six days to create the world and rested on the 7th day. And so, it means that my coming signifies that the people of Ejisu will take a rest whilst I assume or continue the hard work for them,” he said.
Kwesi Nyantakyi reiterated, “In philosophy, seven also means wisdom, truthfulness, hard work, intellectuality, etc. And so, if you are not an intelligent man, or a hard-working or a wise person, you are not associated with seven”.
About the Ejisu by-election:
The Ejisu Constituency seat became vacant following the sudden demise of the sitting Member of Parliament, John Kumah.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has however, set April 13, 2024, for its primaries to elect a parliamentary candidate for the Ejisu Constituency.
The nine (9) aspirants who have filed nominations, according to the constituency chairman, includes Klinsman Karikari Mensah, Abena Pokuaa Amoah, Portia Acheampong, wife of the Bono Regional Chairman of the NPP, Kwame Baffoe, alias Abronye DC, and Aaron Prince Duah.
Others are Kwasi Nyantakyi (former Ghana Football Association President), Dr. Evans Dua, Helena Mensah (PM for the Ejisu Municipal Assembly), Kwabena Boateng, and Maame Yaa Aboagye.
Watch his remarks in the video below: