A group of National democratic congress (NDC) in the Ashanti Region has called on president-elect John Dramani Mahama to appoint the member Parliament – elect for Sekyere Afram Plains Constituency, Afrah Hajia Nasira, as a minister.
In statement issued on Monday, the NDC Natural loyalist described such an appointment as a deserving reward for Hon Afrah Hajia Nasira, who fought tirelessly to secure a foothold for NDC in Sekyere Afram Plains Constituency.
“As loyalist, we hope that the current Mahama government will not repeat the mistakes of the previous tenure, where people who secrificed for the party were sidelined and got nothing in return. If there are going to be reward for tenacious party thoroughbreds, none is as richly deserving as Afrah Hajia Nasira, who secure the NDC more vote.”the statement said.
Led by Mohammed Yakubu, NDC – NL is comprised of Staunch party loyalty from Constituencies across the Ashanti Region.
These are dedicated NDC members who remain steadfast regardless of whether the party is in power or opposition.
Afrah Hajia Nasira, the MP-elect for Sekyere Afram Plains, achieved a significant victory by defeating the NPP’s candidate, Mr George Akom, with a winning margin of over 7000 votes. Her efforts also contributed to president – elect John Dramani Mahama’s victory over vice president Mahamudu Bawumia in Sekyere Afram Plains, with margin exceeding 700 votes.
Following the election results, jubilant NDC supporters celebrated a victory that, according to Mahammed Yakubu, was achieved through the extraordinary efforts of Afrah Hajia Nasira.
