The Canada branch of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced its backing for Mr. Joe Ghartey, the current Member of Parliament for the Essikado-Ketan
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The Ghana Railway Company Limited has congratulated veteran politician, Mr Joe Ghartey on his fifth consecutive election as Member of Parliament for the Essikado-Ketan Constituency in the Western Region.
Mr Ghartey out of 52,392 votes cast, polled 24,701 to win the race. His closest contender, the National Democratic Congress parliamentary candidate, Grace Ayensu-Danquah polled 24,527 votes while the candidate of the Ghana Union Movement (GUM) polled 629 votes.
In a statement signed by its Acting Managing Director, John Essel, the Ghana Railway Company Limited said it was proud of the accomplishments and contributions of Mr Ghartey who is the Minister of Railways Development.
“We know you’ve worked hard to reach this point and we are so happy that you’ve been recognized by your constituents for your accomplishments. It is well deserved,” the statement said.