Dorcas Affo-Toffey is the MP for the Jomoro Constituency
Residents of the Jomoro Constituency in the Western Region have expressed sincere gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama for appointing the Member of Parliament (MP) for the area, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, as Deputy Minister of Transport.
Speaking to GhanaWeb’s Western Regional Correspondent Daniel Kaku at the forecourt of Parliament House immediately after her vetting, some chiefs and queen mothers who had come from Jomoro to support her thanked President Mahama for honouring their daughter with such a prestigious position.
They expressed optimism that Dorcas Affo-Toffey would work tirelessly to bring honour to their constituency.
“We are happy, and we say may Almighty God bless President John Dramani Mahama for honouring our MP with such a prestigious position. We have confidence that our MP will deliver and will not disappoint us,” they stated.
“We liked the way our MP answered the questions posed to her during today’s vetting; she demonstrated that she is ready to serve this country,” they added.
They took the opportunity to pledge their continued prayers and support for Dorcas Toffey’s success and called on all Ghanaians to support her as well.
They also used the occasion to appeal to President Mahama to consider their constituency by reconstructing the deplorable Samenye Barrier–Half Assini road to save lives.
The MCE for Jomoro, Benedict Boadi, also expressed joy and gratitude to President Mahama for the confidence placed in his MP. He pledged to support her in delivering on her mandate.
On their part, the Jomoro NDC Constituency Secretary, Emmanuel Ndarko Benle, and the Constituency Youth Organiser, Ernest Anaman, congratulated Dorcas Affo-Toffey for her excellent performance before the Appointments Committee of Parliament. They also pledged their support to help her succeed in creating more employment opportunities for the youth in Jomoro.
Dorcas Affo-Toffey, who faced numerous political challenges during her first term as MP, expressed her gratitude to Almighty God for the opportunity to serve.
She thanked President John Dramani Mahama for the confidence reposed in her and extended appreciation to her constituents for their support during her vetting.
“I am deeply grateful to my family, friends, and loved ones whose unwavering support made my vetting in Parliament as Deputy Minister for Transport a success.
“My heartfelt appreciation also goes to the good people of the Jomoro Constituency for their prayers and encouragement, and to the President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, for the trust and confidence he has bestowed upon me,” she said.
“To all Ghanaians, I assure you of my utmost dedication and commitment to serve with integrity, diligence, and passion for the progress of our nation.
Once again, I sincerely appreciate everyone who has stood by me during this journey.”
She pledged to work tirelessly with the sector minister to reset the Transport Ministry to benefit all Ghanaians.
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