A 22-year-old law student, Nana Agyeiwaa Baffoe-Bonnie Michaels, popularly known as Okordie, has announced her intention to contest the Manhyia South parliamentary seat in the 2028 general election on the ticket of .
Speaking at a press conference at the party’s Ashanti Regional office in Kumasi, Ms Michaels said her decision was inspired by her personal experiences and the challenges confronting residents of the constituency.
“I understand the struggles of the people because I have lived through them. It is time for a new kind of leadership that listens, serves and delivers,” she said.
The aspiring parliamentary candidate outlined 12 key issues affecting the constituency, including youth unemployment, inadequate support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), limited skills and vocational training opportunities, poor educational infrastructure and gaps in healthcare delivery.
She also highlighted poor road and drainage networks, sanitation challenges, security concerns, inadequate support for women and girls, limited sports and recreational facilities, digital exclusion and weak citizen engagement by elected leaders.
According to Ms Michaels, many of these challenges persist because political leaders have prioritised party interests over the needs of the people.
“I proudly identify with The Base Movement Ghana because it is committed to putting Ghana first, empowering citizens, promoting accountability and creating opportunities for all,” she stated.
She said politics should move beyond rhetoric and focus on practical solutions, innovation and measurable results.
Outlining her vision, Ms Michaels pledged to prioritise youth employment, entrepreneurship and skills development while expanding economic opportunities for women and improving education and healthcare services.
She also promised to promote local businesses, attract investment, strengthen transparency and accountability in governance, and foster collaboration with traditional authorities, faith-based organisations, civil society organisations and the private sector.
The aspiring candidate further pledged to run an issue-based campaign founded on respect, peace and dignity, and appealed to residents of Manhyia South, regardless of age, background or political affiliation, to support what she described as a movement for positive change.
“The time has come for a new generation of leadership that listens, serves and delivers. Together, we can build a stronger Manhyia South and a stronger Ghana,” she said.
