Benjamin "Okatakyie" Afrifa: MP Aspirant

The name "Okatakyie" sounds very familiar when it comes to the politics and

history of Ghana as well as being deeply rooted and connected with a town in

the Ashanti Region of Ghana called; Asante Mampong. A scholar and

politician based in New York, the nephew of the late General Okatakyie

Akwasi Afrifa is about to the continue the unfinished business of his late

uncle. Family and friends gathered recently at the inauguration and

fundraising ceremony in support of Benjamin Akwasi Afrifa, Vice President of

NPP York and also an Adjunct Professor, School of Public Affairs and Black &

Hispanic Studies Department, Baruch College/City University of New York

declaring his intention of contesting the Parliamentary elections of 2008 at

the Mampong Electoral Constituency in the Ashanti Region of Ghana under the

banner of the ruling National Patriotic Party (NPP).

The event occurred recently at the Museum of the City of New York, 1220

Fifth Avenue at 103rd St New York. Among the dignitaries who attended and

offered testimonial speeches and advise were; Honorable Leticia James,

Member of New York City Council (D-Brooklyn), Ms. Barbara Knaub, Vic

President, Voices of African Mothers, Miami Beach, Florida, Mr. Kofi

Boateng, Chariman, NPP-USA, Inc., Dr. Chika Onyeani, Publisher, African Sun

Times, Steve Mallory, Chairman, NPP-USA, New York Chapter

Acknowledgement to the following for their support;

Mr. Mrs. Harold Frimpong, Chairman, NPP-USA, Philadelphia Chapter, Mr. John

& Mrs. Antoinnette Sarpong, Chairman & CEO, Africast Global Media, Inc.,

Connecticut, Kenny Frimpong, my brother, President, 5th Avenue

Entertainment, Ohene Kwapong, VP, General Mills, Connecticut,Tony Peter

Brobbey, VP, Bank of New York, Daniel Dadzie, VP, Citigroup, NY, Grace

Brobbey, Nana Ohene Bempah, Esq., Tamiru Mammo, New York City Mayor's Ofice

of Immigrant Affairs, Nana Kwame Bonsu, Member, Kontonkyi Association of New

York, CT, & NJ, Mr. & Mrs. Kofi Adu, Chairman, Kontonkyi Association of New

York, CT, & NJ, Mr. & Mrs. Okofor Asenso, Vice Chairman, Kontonkyi

Association of New York, CT, & NJ, Dr. Akwasi Achampong, Member NPP-USA, Mr.

Kingsford Asiedu, Nana Kwame Gyamfi, Alhaji Adamu Abass, Mr. Kwame Agyemang

Budu,Member, NPP-USA, Mr. George Osei-Bonsu, Master of Ceremony, Elder and

Prophetess Maison, Nana Kusi-Appauh, Former Asantehene, NY, Mr. Seth

Boateng, Member NPP-USA, Mr. Edward Ntim-Addae, General Secretary, NPP-USA,

New York Chapter, Mrs. Beatrice Afriyie, Grace Brobbey, Larry Kodua, Mr.

Kwabena Manu (Pancho); PRO ? NPP-USA, New York Chapter and an Aspiring MP,

for Nsuta/Kwamang/Beposo Constituency and Mr. Patrick Gyan, Vice

President-Banco Santander and an executive member of NCOGA.

The event was moderated by George Osei-Bonsu and Prophetess Audrey Maison

offered an impressed performance of her hit; "Wontie". DJ Elove was on the

wheels of Steel.

GOOD LUCK IN THIS POLITICAL JOURNEY

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