Politics of Saturday, 27 August 2016Source: Graphic.com.ghI am confident of winning 70 per cent votes - Samuel SarpongSamuel SarpongThe National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for the Nhyiaeso Constituency, Mr Samuel Sarpong, has stated that he is confident of securing 70 per cent of the valid votes to be cast in the December polls because of his track record. With a handful of entourage and without any political party colours, Mr Sarpong visited over 10 chiefs in the constituency. ChiefsThe Odikro of Patuda, Nana Kusi Oboadu, recounted how Mr Sarpong supported the community even before his appointment as the KMA boss and assured him that he was welcomed to the area anytime to campaign. Nana Agyei Domfeh, the regent of Apraman, who described Mr Sarpong as a friend and benefactor of the community, wondered why the candidate would bother himself to come and ask permission before campaigning. He said the people in the area were living witnesses to the hard work of Mr Sarpong that had culminated in some development projects and assured him of the support of the people.

Source: GhanaWeb August 27, 2016 09:11 UTC