NPP deserves another mandate-Ashitey

Page 16, March 17, 2008
Story: Emmanuel Adu-Gyamerah

THE New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Tema East, Mr Ishmael Ashitey, has said the party deserves to be given another mandate since it had kept faith with its electoral promise to seek the welfare of the people.
He said the implementation of a number of programmes such as the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Capitation Grant, School Feeding Programme and the construction of numerous social infrastructure across the country were visible indication of the party’s commitment to the needs of the people.
Mr Ashitey who is seeking to be elected to Parliament for the fourth time said the record of the party,coupled with his own zeal to solve problems confronting people in the constituency would enable him to win the seat once again.
Speaking to the Daily Graphic on his achievements as MP, Mr Ashitey stated that more than GH¢100,000 of his share of the District Assemblies’ Common Fund and other funds had been used for a number of projects which had gone a long way to alleviate the plight of the people.
He mentioned the establishment of a youth training centre, post office and the renovation of the Presbyterian Primary, TMA JHS, Methodist Primary and the Police Station, all at Tema Manhean as part of the projects he had undertaken during his term in Parliament.
At Tema Community I, the MP said the Anglican Primary School, Mante Din Primary School, Padmore Primary School, Twedease Primary School, TMA Day Nursery and the Police Station had all been rehabilitated while a canteen had also been constructed for the Mante Din Primary School.
In addition, the two schools at Communities 7 and 8 had been provided with electricity with one of them being provided with a 25-seater water closet place of convenience.
Mr Ashitey stated that almost all schools in the constituency had been provided with dual desks while for the first time a warehouse had been constructed at the Canoe Landing Beach while a bridge had also been built across the Chemu Lagoon.
The MP stated that from his share of the common fund, the premium of 420 needy people had been paid under the NHIS, while 512 needy brilliant students had been assisted with monies ranging between GH¢50.00 and GH¢1,200.00 to enable them continue their academic pursuits.
Mr Ashitey thanked his constituents for the confidence reposed in him, and expressed the hope that he would win the primary and go on to win the seat for the fourth time.