Sekondi Member of Parliament, Lawyer Andrew Egyapa Mercer, has generously donated to traders in his constituency to mark his 51st birthday,

Mercer, who also serves as the Minister for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, distributed a total of 420,000 Ghana cedis, providing 1,000 cedis each to 420 traders in Sekondi.

The donation is intended to support the businesses of traders who have long faced challenges due to insufficient capital.

In an interview on Connect FM’s Omanbapa Morning Show, Mercer emphasized the non-partisan nature of the donation.

"We did it without any political party affiliation; any trader who needed the support was given.

“Many still need financial support for their businesses, and we shall continue to seek further assistance to ensure everyone is satisfied," Mercer stated.

As he distributed the grants, Sekondi Member of Parliament Andrew Egyapa Mercer encouraged the beneficiaries to utilize the funds wisely to optimize their profitability.

Nana Krah, the leader of the Sekondi Market, played a pivotal role in coordinating the beneficiaries and conveyed their gratitude to Mercer. She highlighted Mercer’s awareness of the difficulties encountered by women in the constituency and commended his consistent assistance.

The grants were channeled through the Egyapa Care Foundation, a non-profit organization established by the MP.