Joe Ghartey is the current Railway Minister
The Ghana Railway Company Limited (GRCL) has congratulated Member of Parliament for Essikadu-Ketan Constituency, Joe Ghartey for retaining the seat.
Mr Ghartey polled 24,701 votes out of 52,392 valid votes cast to beat his closest contender, Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah of the National Democratic Congress who garnered 24,527votes.
The parliamentary candidate of the Ghana Union Movement (GUM) polled 629.
There was a spontaneous wild jubilation across the constituency when Mr Ghartey was declared the winner of the parliamentary race.
In a statement signed by its Acting Managing Director, Mr John Essel, the GRCL, said “We know you’ve worked hard to reach this point and we are so happy that you have been recognized by your constituents for your accomplishments. It is well deserved.”