MP calls for end to blame game
Speaking to the Daily Graphic, Mr Afenyo-Markins, who is in Parliament for the first time, said he needed the backing of the entire constituency, and not only those who voted for him, to succeed.
He observed that without unity, the upcoming Aboakyer festival would not have the desired impact and called on the police to be vigilant to enable the people to participate in the festival without looking over their shoulders.
Mr Afenyo-Markins thanked the people for giving him their mandate and assured them that he would work hard in order to fulfill all promises.
He stated that his priorities would include support for the fishing communities, the establishment of vocational training for female school dropouts and the setting up of a scholarship scheme to support needy, brilliant students.
Mr Afenyo-Mrkins said the establishment of a scholarship scheme had become imperative in the absence of the NPP's proposed free education from the basic to the second-cycle level.
On chieftaincy disputes in the area, the MP called on the government to adopt proactive measures and engage all the factions to smoke the peace pipe once and for all.
He pledged to offer a dedicated service during his tenure in office through the adoption of an open-door policy and called on people in his constituency, no matter their political affiliation, to feel free to approach him with their suggestions.
Story by Emmanuel Adu-Gyamerah
