Dr. Kwaku Afriyie, the Member of Parliament for Sefwi Wiawso, has extended his sincere thanks to the people of Sefwi Wiawso, the entire Western North Region, and all fellow Ghanaians for their unwavering support and unity during recent challenges.
The expression of gratitude follows a tense episode on Monday, July 22, when Dr. Afriyie, representing the New Patriotic Party (NPP), was held in contempt of the chair by the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin.
The Speaker deemed some of Dr. Afriyie’s comments rude, leading to his removal from the House. This action sparked protests from some NPP members in the Sefwi-Wiawso constituency, who expressed discontent with the Speaker’s decision.
In an official statement from his office, Dr. Afriyie described the support from his constituents as “truly inspiring” and emphasized that the solidarity shown reflects a deep bond of trust and mutual respect.
“The overwhelming support shown by the constituents has been truly inspiring. The solidarity displayed with Dr. Kwaku Afriyie reflects a bond of trust and mutual respect between him and the valued residents he serves. We deeply value the combined efforts made within this span of time.”
Dr. Afriyie reaffirmed his dedication to carrying out his responsibilities with honesty and always advocating for what’s best for the people of Sefwi Wiawso
He plans to personally connect with constituents in the coming days to offer further thanks and provide clarity on the incident that occurred.
Dr. Kwaku Afriyie concluded his statement by expressing appreciation to the constituents, chiefs, loyal party supporters, and journalists for their steadfast support and commitment.
Official Statement from the Office of Dr. Kwaku Afriyie, Member of Parliament for Sefwi Wiawso
July 25, 2024
A Message of Gratitude from Dr. Kwaku Afriyie
Hon. Dr. Kwaku Afriyie, the Member of Parliament for Sefwi Wiawso, extends his heartfelt thanks to the people of Sefwi Wiawso, the entire Western North region, and all fellow Ghanaians for their unwavering support and strong unity during these trying times.
The overwhelming support shown by the constituents has been truly inspiring. The solidarity displayed with Dr. Kwaku Afriyie reflects a bond of trust and mutual respect between him and the valued residents he serves. We deeply value the combined efforts made within this span of time.
Dr. Kwaku Afriyie remains firm in his dedication to carrying out his responsibilities with honesty and always advocating for what’s best for the people of Sefwi Wiawso. In the coming days, our member of parliament will personally connect with constituents to express gratitude once more and provide clarity on the circumstances surrounding the incident.
We would like to express our gratitude to the constituents, chiefs, loyal party supporters, and journalists for their consistent support and commitment.
Benjamin Oppong
Personal Aide, MP for Sefwi-Wiawso
