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Joe Ghartey
The Ghana Railway Company Limited has congratulated Joe Ghartey on his fifth consecutive election as Member of Parliament for the Essikado-Ketan constituency in the Western Region.
Mr Ghartey, out of the 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. The candidate of the Ghana Union Movement (GUM) polled 629.
A statement signed by the acting Managing Director of the Railways Company, John Essel, said: “We know you’ve worked hard to reach this point and we are so happy that you’ve been recognised by your constituents for your accomplishments. It is well deserved.”
“You dreamed big, you worked hard and you have earned the recognition which came with your re-election. We are proud of you, of your accomplishments, and of the contributions that your leadership represent. You have our best wishes for your future success,” portions of the statement read.
Race for Essikado-Ketan seat
Mr Ghartey did not only work hard to win the parliamentary race but also won the presidential election in Essikado-Ketan constituency for President-elect, Nana Akufo-Addo.
The veteran politician was first elected Member of Parliament for the Essikado-Ketan constituency in 2004 during the reign of former President John Agyekum Kufuor.
He moved on to retain the seat in 2008. In 2012, he won the seat for the third time. Again, through his servant-leadership and devotion to the wellbeing of residents of Essikado-Ketan, Ghartey won his fourth term bid in 2016.
And in 2020, despite series of smear campaigns from the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), some of which in the form of ‘paid for’ television documentaries, Mr Ghartey has once again been re-elected.