Communications Minister and Member of Parliament (MP) for Ablekuma West, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has successfully sailed through vetting to become one of the aspirants who would be contesting the upcoming parliamentary primary in the constituency.

Mrs Owusu-Ekuful subsequently picked the number 1 position on the ballot paper and she is considered the surest best for the party in the Ablekuma West constituency.

According to her, she has what it takes to lead the party to victory again come December 7, 2024, pointing out that members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the constituency are ready and willing to vote for her to retain the seat for the party.

“Members of the party have indeed identified me again, as the best potential to retain the seat. I have accepted to lead them as their parliamentary candidate for 2024. This is because they have seen in me such leadership qualities which I have exhibited over the years and they are confident that with me as their candidate, victory is guaranteed. It's Possible Together,” she said.

According to her, she had made Ablekuma West constituency a traditional stronghold for the NPP and she is ready, together with her constituents and supporters, to maintain that for a long time, stressing on her campaign slogan as “It’s Possible Together.”

The New Patriotic Party will on 27th January,2024 hold its primaries to select candidates that will lead the party in the various constituencies for the December 7 elections.

Mrs  Owusu-Ekuful is of the view that members especially delegates of the NPP in the Ablekuma West Constituency have high hopes for her as they have seen the good works she has done over the years in the constituency.

She also promised to continue providing employment opportunities, start-up capitals to the youth and women and ensure the construction of quality roads in the constituency.

The constituency has so far benefitted from numerous initiatives by the MP including scholarships, small loans, skills acquisition for the youth, provision of ICT Labs, road construction projects, among others.

The Vetting Committee which was chaired by the National Women’s Organizer of the party, Kate Gyamfua commended Mrs. Owusu-Ekuful for her contributions to the party in her capacities as Minister and MP.

Speaking to majority of supporters and delegates in the constituency, they described her as an epitome of development and unity.

They further indicated that they have confidence in Mrs. Owusu-Ekuful and are ready to vote for her to lead the party in the constituency.