The Eastern Regional Coordinator of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Kwame Appiah Kodua, filed his nomination papers on Saturday (December 23) to contest in the New Patriotic Party parliamentary primary in the Fanteakwa North Constituency in the Eastern Region.

Mr. Kodua, contesting for the first time, stated that his decision to run for the slot was in response to the demands from the people in the constituency. He asserted that he was the best candidate to help retain the seat for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) due to his popularity.

His primary concern, if elected, would be to collaborate with various institutions and the government to address the issue of youth unemployment in the constituency.

Mr. Kodua highlighted his track record of helping unemployed youth in the constituency enlist in various security services and pledged to continue these efforts.

Additionally, recognizing agriculture as the primary occupation in the area, he expressed his commitment to exploring ways the government could support those interested in farming in the constituency.