17th August 2023 7:57:11 PM
2 mins readAn aspirant for the position of flagbearer within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and a Member of Parliament representing Assin Central, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the disregard for his counsel and expertise within Ghana's Parliament.
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He attributes this lack of attention to his background and financial status.
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With a parliamentary tenure spanning 35 years, Agyapong has conveyed his frustrations during an interview. He highlighted that despite his extensive practical experience and meaningful contributions, his input is often dismissed.
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He attributes this dismissive attitude to his educational background, having attended a public school in his hometown of Assin.
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Mr. Agyapong believes that his suggestions, rooted in practicality, are overlooked by the Finance Minister, who leans more toward theoretical approaches in economic matters.
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He provided instances where his advice was overlooked, including his counsel on agricultural and fisheries matters. Agyapong pointed out that he had recommended specific cold storage conditions for fish preservation and had also highlighted the potential for yam exports. Despite these suggestions, he believes they were disregarded primarily due to his perceived lack of financial influence that might draw more attention.
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Agyapong underscored his determination to demonstrate the efficacy of practical strategies in reshaping the country's prospects. He expressed his aspiration to assume the presidency with the goal of effecting change through a pragmatic approach, challenging the prevailing notion of exclusively relying on theoretical knowledge.
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As a part of his campaign to secure the NPP flagbearer position, Agyapong is embarking on a nationwide tour across all 16 regions of Ghana to garner support from party delegates.
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He firmly believes that his business acumen and parliamentary experience position him favorably to generate employment opportunities and instigate positive transformation within Ghana.
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The NPP has scheduled a Super Delegates Conference for August 26, during which the final candidate will be elected from a pool of 10 aspirants contending to lead the party in the 2024 general elections.
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