Media personality and aspiring parliamentary candidate, Blessed Godsbrain Smart, popularly known as Captain Smart, has called on the Member of Parliament for Gomoa West Constituency, Hon. Richard Gyan-Mensah, to step down ahead of the upcoming National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries to avoid what he described as an “impending humiliation” at the polls.
According to Captain Smart, the Gomoa West Constituency has witnessed little development under the leadership of the current MP, making it difficult for delegates and constituents to renew their confidence in him during the primaries.
He made the remarks during a sod-cutting ceremony for the construction of a six-unit classroom block and a modern health centre at Gomoa Mankessim in the Central Region.
Addressing residents and supporters at the event, Captain Smart stated that the constituency deserves practical and visible development rather than what he described as “continuous political promises without action.”
He stressed that the people of Gomoa West have waited too long to see significant improvement in critical sectors such as education, healthcare, potable water supply, and infrastructure development.
Captain Smart assured residents that he remains committed to transforming the constituency through the execution of major developmental projects aimed at improving the living conditions of the people.
According to him, his vision for Gomoa West includes the construction of additional school buildings, health facilities, mechanised boreholes, and other social intervention projects across various communities within the constituency.
He maintained that leadership should be measured by tangible results and not mere campaign rhetoric, insisting that the constituency needs a new direction that prioritises development and the welfare of residents.
The outspoken broadcaster further argued that Hon. Richard Gyan-Mensah who doubles as the deputy energy minister should step aside honourably before the parliamentary primaries rather than risk what he predicts will be a humiliating defeat.
Captain Smart emphasised that his decision to contest the parliamentary seat is motivated by his desire to bring real transformation to Gomoa West and not for political popularity.
He therefore appealed to delegates within the constituency to support his ambition in the upcoming parliamentary primaries, promising to usher Gomoa West into what he described as “a new era of development and accountability.”
The event attracted residents, opinion leaders, party supporters, and community members who gathered to witness the commencement of the projects.
By Story Joseph Cobbina
