In 2016, Deputy Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam, Cassiel Ato Forson, expressed his strong conviction that he would retain his parliamentary seat for an extended period.

Addressing supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) at Enyan Abaasa, Ato Forson declared that his grip on the constituency was so firm that any thoughts of unseating him in the December 7 parliamentary elections were futile.

Forson, a Chartered Accountant by profession, confidently stated that he intended to occupy the seat for a total of twenty years, after which he would retire from parliamentary politics.

He emphasized that his performance and development efforts in the constituency would ensure his uninterrupted tenure.

Having first secured the seat in the 2008 election by polling 24,752 votes out of 46,997 valid votes cast, Forson demonstrated his electoral strength early on.

In the 2012 election, he reinforced his dominance by again obtaining 24,752 votes, which represented 52.67% of the total valid votes cast. His closest rival, Festus Beedu-Turkson of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), garnered 21,462 votes, equating to 45.67%.

In his address, Forson underscored his commitment to the development of the Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam constituency and improving the living conditions of its residents.

"I'm occupying this seat for twenty years and after that, I go on retirement. With the kind of work I’ve done and will continue to do in this constituency, by the end of my period representing you as the MP, Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam will become developed like London, one that we can all be proud of," he declared.

Forson expressed confidence that the tangible evidence of his efforts and achievements in the constituency would secure him continued support and ensure his prolonged stay in Parliament.

"I'm confident that the level of my work here that is evident for all to see will guarantee me more years in Parliament," he added.