The Member of Parliament for Hohoe, Thomas Worlanyo Tsekpo, has attributed the defeat of former MP John Peter Amewu in the 2024 general elections to what he describes as a deep sense of betrayal among constituents over unfulfilled promises.
Speaking on Citi FM’s Eyewitness News on Wednesday, July 9, Tsekpo said residents made a conscious and independent decision to vote for change—not because of campaign resources or political pressure, but due to the failure of the former New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration to deliver on key development pledges.
“The people of Hohoe were not swayed by influence or money. They remembered the promises made to them in 2020, and when those promises went unfulfilled, they chose accountability,” he said.
Tsekpo painted a bleak picture of the constituency’s current state, citing deplorable road conditions, unreliable water supply, and struggling educational infrastructure—issues he claims contradict the image previously presented by the former MP and government.
“I’m not here to discredit my predecessor, but the reality on the ground is disheartening,” he noted. “We were made to believe that Hohoe was on the right path, but a simple visit to the area tells a different story.”
He emphasized that all the major entry roads to Hohoe are in poor condition, while basic services like water and education remain underdeveloped.
Despite the challenges, Tsekpo expressed optimism, assuring constituents that the current administration is already rolling out interventions to improve infrastructure and address long-standing developmental gaps in the constituency.
The comments come as the new MP seeks to draw a clear contrast between his leadership approach and that of his predecessor, positioning himself as a champion of transparency and grassroots-driven development.
