Former Education Ministry Spokesperson Kwasi Kwarteng has defended his record of service to Asante Akyem North, citing more than GH¢1 million in educational support to schools and several employment opportunities facilitated for young people.
He made the claims in a social media post in response to criticism from individuals interested in the parliamentary seat, who have questioned his contributions to the constituency, particularly to its youth.
Mr Kwarteng said his interventions had reached all 53 schools in the constituency, through the provision of books and other learning materials valued at over GH¢1 million.
He also listed support for final-year students, including the distribution of mathematical sets and other educational materials, as part of his efforts to improve access to learning resources.
On youth employment, he said he had facilitated placement and job opportunities for more than 40 young people through the Ghana Education Service and the Ghana TVET Service.
He further cited his support for borehole projects in some communities, mentorship programmes for young people and assistance to party delegates, members and other individuals in the constituency.
Mr Kwarteng also disclosed that he supported the 2024 parliamentary campaign in Asante Akyem North and those of four other constituencies, providing a total of 5,000 campaign shirts.
Beyond his constituency interventions, he highlighted his progression in public and political leadership, arguing that his experience had been built through hard work and the trust placed in him by various institutions and political leaders.
He said he became President of the University Students Association of Ghana at 24, was appointed spokesperson for the Ministry of Education at 28 and contested the parliamentary primaries in his constituency at 29.
At 31, he added, he served as spokesperson for a presidential flagbearer candidate in his party and represented the party on major media platforms to discuss governance, public policy, law and politics.
“These opportunities came through hard work, preparation and the confidence of people who entrusted me with responsibility. And I am still growing,” he said.
Mr Kwarteng argued that his record should be assessed based on his contributions and achievements rather than his age, maintaining that maturity and leadership ability were not determined solely by how old a person was.
His response comes amid growing political interest in the Asante Akyem North parliamentary seat, where prospective contenders are seeking to establish their credentials and demonstrate their capacity to serve the constituency.
