Introduction: Nana Kwame Minimsaah

This is to introduce myself to you. My name is Nana Kwame Minimsaah. I was

born and raised in Odorkor (Ablekuma North). I have lived in Ablekuma North

for almost 33 years (i.e. almost all of my life). My late mother, Agnes

Kumavor, hails from Atsiavi in the Volta Region while my late father,

Patrick Minimsaah (Nana Ntodi I) hails from Adum Banso in the Western

Region. I am the founder / director of Koncept One Ltd., a multi-media

company located in Odorkor (Ablekuma North) and a director of Wonder

Islands (a tour attraction project located in Senchi, Eastern Region). I am

fluent in English, Ga, Ewe, Twi and Pidgin English languages.

About 8 months ago, I was approached by some New Patriotic Party stalwarts

in the Ablekuma North constituency who wanted me to contest for the seat on

an independent ticket. Initially, I declined the offer. However, after

persistent pressure and subsequent admonishments from my friends, various

opinion leaders and a prayerful consideration, I decided to cede to their

request. My acceptance was after a thorough briefing of NPP's numerous woes

allegedly fanned by Hon. Joe Appiah which was obviously dividing the rank

and file of the party (which the party hierarchy have been reluctant to

solve). Above all, a quick survey showed that the constituents feel the

time has come for a real son of the land (born and raised in the

constituency) who can tackle the constituency’s teeming problems in a

non-partisan manner, to represent the constituency in parliament.

Though I became a card-bearing member of the NPP (making backroom

contributions) in early 2011, I decided to risk my membership to contest

the Ablekuma seat. Sincerely, I believe it is an opportunity to continue

with all the good things I have been doing with and for some of the people

of Ablekuma North. I am widely known by both NPP and NDC stalwarts and

floating voters to be simple, dynamic, very innovative, approachable,

caring, selfless, charitable, an IT expert, passionate about creating jobs

and a man who knows the constituency inside-out. I have a lot of friends in

both parties who would 'do anything' to take me to parliament because they

know exactly who I am and what I am capable of doing.

I have counted the cost for contesting this position. I am more than ready

to run the race. Thankfully, many well-wishers are already making awesome

pledges of support (financially and logistically). I have the unflinching

support of constituency ‘king makers’ who I cannot mention here due to

their desire to remain anonymous.

I disagree with those who think I will split Hon. Joe Appiah’s votes for

NDC’s candidate to sail through. That will not happen. Hon. Joe Appiah and

Ras Mubarak are considered as people who were ‘smuggled’ into the

constituency for political reasons, so they honestly don't stand a good

chance in 2012. Both of them are likely to share 53% of the polls. (Ras

Mubarak: 25% / Hon. Joe Appiah: 28%). Just like Hon. Joe Appiah’s woes in

the NPP, I have reliable information concerning questions raised in the NDC

camp regarding how long Ras has lived in the constituency. I am told that

he has not even lived in the constituency for more than 2 years as he

claims he has.

Since my popularity cuts across both political parties, I am naturally

comfortable with the independent slot. Let me stress that I am an

independent candidate who is truly an independent candidate. That is to

say, I will be a Parliamentarian for all the people living in Ablekuma

North irrespective of their political, religious, professional or ethnic

inclination.

Looking at the current politics of Ablekuma North constituency, one can

tell that there is no better time for me to go independent than now. I am

not one of those independent candidates whose prowess can be wished away. I

am in the race to win ..... convincingly!

Finally, I will be glad to avail myself to answer any questions bothering

on my parliamentary aspirations.

I thank you for making time to read this mail.

Regards,

Nana Kwame Minimsaah

Aspiring Parliamentarian, Ablekuma North

Hse No.: B397/12, Korle Kojo Close

Odorkor, Accra. Ghana.

Phone: 233 248 700 854

Fax: 001 575 519 7002Email Address: nkminimsaah@gmail.com

Post Address: Box KN. 1914, Accra - Ghana.