The Member of Parliament elect in just ended by-election in the Assin North Constituency, James Gyakye Quayson has dedicated his victory to his constituents, the people of Ghana, and to justice.
Mr. Quayson in his statement after a hotly contested by-election intimated that he is committed to serving the people of Assin North and his victory comes as a defeat to injustice and assured the people that he will pursue a good direction of justice in the future.
“I stood for justice and development and I still haven’t swayed, and I will continue to pursue the same agenda because that is the mandate Assin North has given me and this is a victory not just for me but for the people of Ghana and hopefully one day, we will pursue a good direction of justice and also to realize that politics is not about sharing money to people to get a vote.”
According to the Electoral Commission’s announcement, James Gyakye Quayson garnered a total of 17,245 votes, representing 57.56% of the total votes cast.
His closest contender, Charles Opoku of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), received 12,630 votes, accounting for 42.15% of the votes.
Full Statement below
APPRECIATION MESSAGE FROM THE MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT ELECT FOR THE ASSIN NORTH CONSTITUENCY, HON. JAMES GYAKYE QUAYSON
The people of Assin North have spoken. They have said without equivocation that they want me to represent them in the 8th Parliament. They have told us to stop the politics and focus on solving their problems. This is a victory, not just for me and the NDC but also for justice.
I am deeply humbled by the confidence the people have expressed in what I stand for and what I have done. I am also fully aware of the reciprocal responsibilities that this massive show of confidence imposes on me. My solemn pledge is to work as hard as I can for the people who have made tonight possible.
I sought this position because of my deep commitment to the Assin North Development agenda. I remain determined to mobilize resources from within and without to prosecute this agenda with all my energy no matter the cost.
I also want to express my profound gratitude to the many people who are responsible for the resounding victory we have chalked tonight and who share in the honour that have been bestowed on me.
First, I thank my family who have stood by me in the best of times and the worst of times.
I want to specially thank the flag-bearer of the great NDC and incoming President of the republic of Ghana, H.E John Dramani Mahama for his encouragement and invaluable support.
I thank my NDC family; the national executive, the council of elders, the parliamentary caucus, our central regional executives and Assin North constituency executives, branch executives, polling agents and all other members and officers of the party who have stood with me through thick and thin.
I am grateful to my campaign team who have worked assiduously with limited resources.
I am grateful to all others who have reached out to me to express support, empathy, encouragement.
Finally, I thank the good people of Assin North for coming out to deliver the clearest message about the direction that they want Assin North and the country to take. Let us come together to build a better Ghana for our posterity.
Thank you. Good night, and God Bless our Homeland Ghana.
signed.
Hon. James Gyakye Quayson
Member of Parliament Elect, Assin North
27th June, 2023
