Deputy Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Mark Okraku-Mantey has picked up nomination forms to contest for the Ayensuano parliamentary seat on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Addressing party members after picking his forms, he promised to be a unifier at the grassroots level and help the party recapture the seat.
"I have a lot to offer the people of Ayensuano. I have the experience, the network, and the passion to make a difference in the lives of people. I am committed to working with the people to develop the constituency and improve the lives of all residents," he stated
Okraku-Mantey outlined his focus areas as education, infrastructure, and job creation, emphasizing his commitment to attracting investment and creating opportunities for businesses to flourish in the constituency.
The Ayensuano parliamentary seat was snatched from the ruling NPP, by the opposition National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) Teddy Safori Addi.
The current NDC MP defeated then-incumbent, Samuel Ayeh Paye in the 2020 parliamentary elections.