Energy Minister John Peter Amewu says his work qualifies him as the next Member of Parliament (MP) for the Hohoe Constituency,

According to him, it was inappropriate for Johnson Asiedu Nketia to describe him as only qualified to go to heaven but not Parliament despite his good deeds for the constituents. 

“That is an insult to the integrity of the people of Hohoe. Asiedu Nketia indirectly was insulting the people of the constituency and me, which I take seriously. He needs to come back and apologise to the people." 

Mr Amewu said “if the good works that I am doing can take me to heaven then my good deeds can equally take me to Parliament. 

“The people of Hohoe are discerning, so, if I can go to heaven because of the good things, let me use that opportunity also to do good to the people of the Constituency for them to benefit." 

He said that was why for all the 28 years, the people that went to Parliament in the Constituency were not able to deliver anything positively. 

“People in this Constituency, have been made to think that the seat is for the NDC and so whether the candidate is good or not, they should allow the person to go to Parliament. That is how they tuned the mindset of the people.” 

The NPP parliamentary aspirant said for a very long time, electorates did not look out for candidates but took into consideration the fact the NDC had won the seat on several occasions, adding that “this seat is not for anybody, it belongs to the Constituency.” 

Mr Amewu said the people have benefited a lot from government's projects over the period and it was there for everybody to see including free education.  

He said the youth was hopeful that if he represented them in parliament, a lot of opportunities will be available to them. 

“So, they know it is now time to give the seat to the New Patriotic Party”, he said and cautioned them not to vote skirt and blouse.

Rejoice Afi Agyagbo, NPP Volta Regional Women Organiser, said the election shall be free and fair and urged the youth not to engage in electoral violence. 

 “I have been a constituency executive; I can hopefully say Amewu will get to parliament because the dynamics have changed.