Actor and parliamentary candidate for the major opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dumelo has promised to solve the problem of floods in the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency should he be given the nod to represent them in parliament.
Some areas around West Legon in the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency were hit hard by Sunday night’s torrential rain, leading to floods and the destruction of properties.
Visiting the affected areas on Monday, the aspiring MP vowed to find a better and permanent solution to the recurring floods if he is given opportunity to serve them in parliament.
In a Facebook post, the actor cum entrepreneur wrote: “I toured areas affected by the heavy rainfall yesterday in West Legon this dawn.
“Many lives and properties were affected by the flooding and as an aspiring Member of Parliament, I will ensure that measures are put in place to stop this from reoccurring. No more promises.”
I toured areas affected by the heavy rainfall yesterday in West Legon this dawn. Many lives and properties were affected…
Posted by John Dumelo on Monday, November 11, 2019
Dumelo began his political career a few years ago, but has quickly risen up the ladder in Ghana’s politics.
The 35-year-old is currently the parliamentary aspirant of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency.
He became the party’s parliamentary candidate after securing 758 votes representing over 88% of the total votes cast.
Dumelo has already hit the ground running with his campaign ahead of next year’s general elections.
