Dr. Gerald Joseph Addo, President Akufo-Addo’s long-serving driver, has emerged victorious in the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) parliamentary primary for the La Dadekotopon constituency.

Dr Addo secured 664 votes, defeating his main rival, Solomon Kotey Niikio, who received 555 votes.

The NPP's National Executive Committee authorized the primary in La Dadekotopon following the resignation of the previously elected parliamentary candidate, Dr. Joseph Tetteh, citing personal reasons. Addo decided to contest in the primary after Dr. Joseph Tetteh's resignation.

With over two decades of service as President Akufo-Addo’s driver, Addo expressed his readiness to serve the constituency. He recently made a significant contribution to the party by donating an office complex located on Ako Adjei Road, providing a permanent office space for the party's executives who had previously operated from rented premises.

Addo's donation was seen as a timely and significant gesture, demonstrating his commitment to supporting the NPP's efforts to regain the La Dadekotopon seat from the NDC.

Party members praised his dedication to the party's cause, especially after losing the seat to the NDC’s Rita Naa Odoley Sowah in the 2020 election.