The Member of Parliament for Fanteakwa North constituency in Eastern Region, Kwame Appiah Kodua, has fed 1,200 people in his constituency amid the New Year.
The 1,200 beneficiaries comprised the aged persons, widows, and widowers in his constituency, to let them know how valuable they are to him as their MP.
Items distributed included 5kg bags of rice, cooking oil, and sardines.
Speaking to journalists, the MP said, in most cases, political parties donate items to party delegates and leave out main grassroots supporters who contributed massively to the party victory, a situation which often brings bitterness among community members.
He explained that decision to include aged persons, widows, and widowers was to put smiles on their faces as the year begins.
According to Appiah Kodua, the abysmal performance of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2024 elections has humbled party leadership, indicating that lessons have been learnt from defeat.
He stated that going forward, items will not be distributed to only party members to avoid generating resentment, but will rather include community members to appreciate their efforts toward party success, even though the party lost the 2024 elections to main its main contender, the National Democratic Congress.
He added that measures are being put in place to increase number of beneficiaries in subsequent years so that more people can benefit from this initiative, while praying that God will bless, heal, and protect the beneficiaries so they may live long.
Some beneficiaries praised the MP for his kind gesture, stating that this was the first time a Member of Parliament for the constituency had recognised and shown them love.
They prayed for God’s grace, blessings, and protection upon his life to enable him do more for them in years ahead.
By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.
Source// Obohnewsonline.com.
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