Chief of Tarkwa Brahabebom and former NPP Western Regional First Vice Chairman, Nana Kwesi Ansah, has urged former Tarkwa-Nsuaem MP George Mireku Duker to consider pursuing a political role outside Parliament.
Nana Kwesi Ansah said Duker could continue contributing to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) without necessarily seeking to reclaim the Tarkwa-Nsuaem parliamentary seat.
Speaking on the political future of the former MP, the traditional ruler argued that Duker’s experience and contribution to the constituency could be put to use in other capacities.
“Parliament is not the only role he can play in politics; he must accept the reality and move on,” Nana Kwesi Ansah said.
He suggested that Duker could potentially be considered for an executive appointment in a future administration led by NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, particularly given his role as campaign coordinator during the party’s presidential primaries.
“If Duker has Bawumia’s interest at heart, then he should look beyond the MP capacity,” he said, adding that a ministerial position could be an option.
Nana Kwesi Ansah nevertheless acknowledged Duker’s record as MP, crediting him with contributing to infrastructure development, youth empowerment and employment opportunities in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem constituency.
He said those achievements should not be overlooked despite what he described as the electorate’s decision to seek a different parliamentary representative.
The traditional ruler, who previously served as chairman of the Tarkwa-Nsuaem constituency, was emphatic about his assessment of Duker’s prospects if he continues contesting the seat.
“If Duker attempts the parliamentary slot 10 times, he will lose 10 times,” he stated.
Nana Kwesi Ansah also highlighted the political significance of Tarkwa-Nsuaem, noting its historical role in national elections and pointing to former presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as notable NPP figures who won the constituency.
He further expressed confidence in Fiifi Boafo’s ability to mount a strong challenge against the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the constituency.
The comments come amid discussions within the NPP over its strategy for reclaiming Tarkwa-Nsuaem and the possible roles of experienced party figures ahead of future elections.
