By: Kenneth Appiah Bani
Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, Patrick Yaw Boamah, has acknowledged that his re-election in the 2024 general elections was primarily the result of his performance in office, stating that without a solid track record, he would not have retained his seat.
Speaking on Channel One TV’s The Point of View on Monday, June 23, Boamah remarked, “If I hadn’t performed well, I tell you, I would have lost the election.”
He admitted that the national atmosphere was not favourable to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) during the election period, noting that Ghanaians voted with clarity and intent. “The 2024 election also taught us a few things that Ghanaians don’t make mistakes. At every material time, they know who they want to vote for,” he emphasized.
Boamah, a staunch member of the NPP, expressed disappointment over the party’s presidential defeat, despite his personal win. “I am NPP. I would have loved Dr. Bawumia to win, but the circumstances around the country, the factors everything was against the NPP, except those of us who were in the party,” he explained.
Understanding the political challenges ahead of the elections, Boamah said he adopted early strategies to protect his seat. “Some of us knew we were facing a headwind and it was going to be a very difficult election for us. I put in place the right strategies to win,” he noted.
He also revealed that his confidence on election night stemmed from a robust internal monitoring system. “I knew by 7:30 p.m. on election night that I had won because I had my system of calculation and collating results. So by 8 p.m., I told my people to go to the centre.”
Boamah’s comments highlight the importance of local performance in parliamentary contests, particularly in an election year marked by broader national discontent.
Video credit: channel one TV
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