The Member of Parliament for North Dayi, Jocelyn Tetteh, has appealed to former President John Dramani Mahama to consider appointing more representatives from the Volta Region in recognition of the region's significant contributions to the party's success.

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Speaking to the media, the MP highlighted the need for greater representation, stating, "With the effort we have put in as a region, I think we deserve more than the three appointments we currently have. Every region has performed, but given our efforts, we deserve more.”She emphasized the region’s political achievements, particularly in reclaiming a lost parliamentary seat.

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“We have 18 seats, and we even managed to reclaim the one MPP seat we lost. Out of these, only two women emerged victorious. This should not be overlooked,” she stressed.Tetteh underscored the unwavering loyalty of the Volta Region to the National Democratic Congress (NDC), describing it as the party's stronghold.

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“We are hopeful that His Excellency will turn his eyes towards the Volta Region, as we are his stronghold and have remained focused. We want to maintain that strong support,” she noted.While advocating for increased appointments, the MP clarified that her appeal was not an attempt to pressure Mahama. “No, it’s not about forcing him to appoint a certain number of people from the Volta Region.

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It’s about his discretion and what he deems best,” she remarked, adding, “We believe that increasing the figures will not be bad at all.”Her call reflects the broader sentiment of many within the region who seek greater acknowledgment of their contributions to the NDC’s successes.

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