Hon Collins Owusu Amankwah, former MP for Manhyia North Constituency
The former two-term Member of Parliament for Manhyia North, Hon. Collins Owusu Amankwah, has revealed he is facing a significant political crossroads.
While his current focus is set on the race for National Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) this month of August, a groundswell of support from his former constituents is complicating his path.
In an interview, the youthful former legislator admitted that balancing his national aspirations with the persistent calls for his return to the local stage has placed him in an increasingly difficult position.
Tug-of-War:
Hon. Amankwah noted that while several high-profile party figures and sponsors are prepared to back his bid for the National Organizer role, the loyalty of his grassroots base remains a powerful draw.
“I am currently weighing the choice between serving the party at the national level or returning to Manhyia North to seek the parliamentary candidacy once more,” Amankwah stated.
He indicated that a final decision on his political future would be reached within the coming weeks.
While he believes both roles would ultimately benefit the NPP’s broader objectives, he confessed that turning his back on the people who launched his career is no easy task.
Source of the Clamour:
According to Hon. Amankwah, the calls for his return are rooted in a perceived “developmental vacuum” within the constituency.
He attributed the constituents’ nostalgia to his track record of tangible results, which he claims has stalled under the current leadership.
Stalled Infrastructure:
Key projects, including the Duase bungalows for nurses and teachers, remain unfinished.
Essential Services:
Multiple borehole projects and road maintenance initiatives have reportedly been abandoned.
Visionary Leadership:
Residents have expressed a desire to return to the specific developmental trajectory Amankwah established during his tenure.
“I am not entirely surprised that these calls intensify daily,” the former MP remarked.
He added that, “the major initiatives I spearheaded have been neglected by my successor. The people of Manhyia North miss that vision and the active presence I maintained in the community.”
Debt of Gratitude:
Reflecting on his rise in politics, Amankwah credited his constituents for his initial success in 2012 to 2020.
“While the party vehicle provided the platform, I owe my status and experience to the trust and confidence the people reposed in me,” he reiterated.
He noted that, “That bond is why this decision weighs so heavily on me”.
Story By Michael Ofosu-Afriyie, Kumasi
