The Member of Parliament for New Juaben South and Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Michael Kofi Okyere Baafi, has officially declared that he will not seek a third term in parliament. Citing his desire to leave a lasting legacy and expressing gratitude to delegates, constituency, and regional executives for their trust, Okyere Baafi pledged to work tirelessly as the parliamentary candidate for New Juaben South Constituency in the upcoming December elections, aiming to maximize votes for the party.

Following his acclamation ceremony, Okyere Baafi emphasized his commitment to development-oriented projects, infrastructure, and recreational initiatives during his second term. In an interview, he stated, "This is going to be my last term as an MP, so I want to do exceptionally well in my last term. As I said, I won’t do anything more than two terms, so the next term is going to be my last."

Highlighting the changes he envisions for his final term, Okyere Baafi asserted that he aims to make a significant impact before his exit, focusing on physical projects and encouraging tourism to the constituency. He expressed confidence that New Juaben South would play a pivotal role in the party's quest to "break the 8" in the upcoming elections.

"People will see a lot of physical projects. And they will know the system has changed; we will encourage tourism and direct a lot of traffic to the constituency," he added.

Addressing doubts about the party's chances, Okyere Baafi stressed his confidence in hard work and collaboration with the right people to secure votes. He assured the nation that New Juaben South's contribution would be significant in achieving the party's goal of "breaking the 8."

As the political landscape evolves, Okyere Baafi's decision to conclude his parliamentary career after two terms adds a dynamic element to the upcoming elections in New Juaben South Constituency.