Claudia Lumor
Aspiring Member of Parliament for Oforikrom Constituency in the Ashanti Region, also the Chief Executive Officer of Glitz Africa, Mrs. Claudia Abena Lumor Kwarteng, has chosen the number one slot on the ballot for the upcoming New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primaries on January 27, 2024.
The businesswoman and philanthropist was accompanied by dozens of party supporters and her sympathisers to the vetting, which took place at the NPP Vetting Centre in the Ashanti Region.
Speaking to journalists after the vetting, Claudia Lumor, expressed confidence in winning the parliamentary primary since the incumbent MP is not contesting again, and said she was contesting to be able to develop the constituency.
Claudia, who is contesting with other four men, noted that her desire to contest the seat followed her passion for the Oforikrom Municipality since she was born and raised in the community.
“I was born and raised in Oforikrom, I’ve always had the community in my heart, and I’ve always from childhood been part of NPP, my parents have always been involved in NPP. I’ve loved and believed in the party from childhood age,” said Claudia Lumor.
She added that her desire to contest the seat also followed overwhelming calls she received from the people to lead the NPP in the constituency after incumbent, Dr. Marfo, indicated he would not run again.
The parliamentary aspirant said the progress of constituency was dear to her heart, and that she would be the right person to give them the development when given the opportunity by party delegates.
“I have lobbied and supported the constituency with several developments, and with the character and maturity I’ve built for myself over the years, if our MP is not going again, I know I will be able to bring a lot of developments and unity to the community,” she stated.
She said she had already secured several developmental projects for the youth in Oforikrom constituency, and some of the projects she mentioned included, astroturf in Kotei, a football academy, renovation of schools in the municipality, a medical support system in the area, and support towards the building of NPP’s Oforikrom office.
Claudia Lumor said many of the people in the area were engaged in business and it was one of her priorities to boost entrepreneurship through lobbying for business incentives for the people, and improving the business activities in the area, to enhance their economic livelihood.
Describing herself as “a solution-driven leader”, Claudia indicated she was ready to serve them when given the nod, to propel the development of Oforikrom and the entire communities in the constituency.
She added she was committed and would continue to be committed to the party and her constituency to deliver to the good people of her constituency.
-BY Daniel Bampoe