Joseph Osei-Owusu, the First Deputy Speaker, has expressed concern that the current power outages in the country could potentially impact the ruling NPP's electoral prospects in December if not promptly resolved.

However, he also expressed confidence that the issue would be resolved by next month.

“If we are not able to reverse it completely, yes it may affect our chances. But I am confident we will reverse fully within the next one month,” he said.

While acknowledging some improvements in the power situation in the Bekwai constituency, he stressed the urgency of fully addressing the issue.

"…..but as we speak now, I've been in Bekwai for the past ten days and the situation has improved dramatically. I only experienced one power outage," he noted.

Mr. Osei-Owusu made these remarks during a health walk organized by the Bawumia Ladies Global in the Bekwai constituency to mobilize support for the party ahead of this year's elections.

He expressed confidence in the NPP's electoral prospects in the constituency, predicting that they would secure over 90% of the total valid votes cast.

Mr Osei-Owusu urged constituents to unite behind the NPP and Dr. Bawumia in the forthcoming December general elections.

"The Vice-President has a lot of support here, but we needed to maintain excitement and enthusiasm. So, what they did was just to pep people up. 99% of the people living in this municipality support Bawumia," he said.

He noted that the NDC's limited votes primarily came from the settler communities, particularly the Muslim population, who have now aligned themselves with Bawumia. This suggests that they will switch their allegiance to the NPP this time.

The lawmaker from Bekwai emphasized that the prevailing perception in Ghana of politicians being seen as dishonest and corrupt is one of the key factors behind his decision to leave parliament. He expressed that these issues weigh heavily on him, as he always strives to give his best.

"Those are the things that truly affect me. It hurts because I always give my best. I have never asked for a bribe from anyone, nor have I taken one. So when people generalize and say that we are all thieves, it truly affects me," he stated.

He also said he has done enough and therefore it is important to give the opportunity to others to also lead.