News:
August 23, 2011
The blunt speaking NDC Member of Parliament for the Lower Manya Constituency, Michael Teye Nyaunu, has been elected to serve as a Deputy Speaker in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament in Nigeria.
The MP who has been a member of the ECOWAS Parliament for the past five (5) years was voted by his colleague MPs to the high office at a recent meeting of the House in the Nigerian Capital of Abuja.
His elevation comes at a time the beleaguered Lower Manya MP is facing strong opposition from his constituents and other members of the ruling NDC party over his harsh comments about the health and performance of President John Mills over the years.
The MP is noted for constantly launching blistering attacks on the personality of President Mills, a behavior that irks NDC supporters who have pledged to see to his defeat during the up-coming 2012 parliamentary election.
Speaking to ghanamps.gov.gh, the Member of Parliament for Lower Manya Constituency, Michael Teye Nyaunu, stated that his appointment to the high office of the Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament was not solely based on his longevity in that august House, but due to his excellent performance as a legislator.
” My brilliant performance and experience in the House has been acknowledged and rewarded by my colleagues who have seen the qualities in me and want to tape into it”.
He noted that his appointment is a major boost for his campaign to retain his seat as the Member of Parliament for Lower Manya Krobo, particularly when it appears all odds are against him.
“I will explain to my constituents the honour that my appointment has brought to the constituency and the fact that the position has been given to me and Ghana for the next four years, and if I’m not able to retain my seat as MP, the position will definitely be taken away from Ghana, and that will be unfortunate’’ he said.
Hon. Nyaunu was however confident that the many developmental projects he has provided over the years are enough to enable him retain his seat come 2012 elections.
By : Kwadwo Anim/ghanamps.gov.gh