Former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) Deputy Chief Executive Officer Alberta Afia Akoto has declared her readiness to serve Okaikwei Nor
Former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) Deputy Chief Executive Officer Alberta Afia Akoto has declared her readiness to serve Okaikwei North, describing the constituency as her home for more than 40 years.
In a message posted on Facebook, Afia Akoto said her decision to step forward was rooted in her longstanding ties to the area and her belief that its residents deserved committed representation.
“For more than 40 years, Okaikwei North has been my home. I have lived among you, shared in the joys and challenges of our community, and built lasting connections with the people who make this constituency special,” she wrote.
She said her close knowledge of the constituency and its people had reinforced her determination to seek a role in serving them.
Afia Akoto added that she was prepared to hear residents’ concerns and work with them to improve their lives.
“I am in the race because I believe our community deserves dedicated service, a listening ear and a strong voice. I am ready to work with you, listen to your concerns and help build a brighter future for Okaikwei North,” she stated.
Presenting herself as someone with deep roots in the constituency, rather than an outsider, she ended the message with a direct appeal to local voters.
“Dear Okaikwei North, your girl is hereone of your own, ready to serve,” she added.
Afia Akoto previously served as Deputy CEO of MASLOC and as Deputy Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Her latest statement follows her unsuccessful bid to become the NPP’s parliamentary candidate for Okaikwei North in the party’s 2023 parliamentary primaries.
She finished second in that contest after receiving 228 votes. Nana Ama Dokua Asiamah-Adjei won with 341 votes, while former MP Fuseini Issah came third with 114.
Although the Facebook post points to a renewed political effort in Okaikwei North, Afia Akoto has not clearly said whether she plans to seek the NPP nomination in the party’s next parliamentary primary.
She has also not stated whether the declaration represents a wider political ambition beyond the constituency contest.
Her comments nevertheless return her name to discussions about political representation in Okaikwei North, where she previously secured the second-highest vote total in the NPP’s parliamentary primary.
The message also underlines the importance she places on her long association with the constituency, with her case for support centred on familiarity with its residents and first-hand experience of the community’s challenges.
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