The Western and Central regional sales and marketing manager for Joy Industries Limited, Giovanni Nana Osei Tutu Agyemang (GNOTA) has declared his intention to contest as the member of parliament for Essikado/Ketan constituency on the ticket of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).
The decision to contest for the seat comes after the sitting MP, Joe Ghartey decided not to contest for the seat in the 2024 general elections.[ads3]
Speaking on Takoradi-based Connect FM Omanbapa morning show with Nhyiraba Paa Kwesi Simpson, Giovanni Nana Osei Tutu Agyemang who is considered as the people’s favorite officially declared his interest to contest for the seat in the party’s primaries.
“I want to officially state that I will be contesting in our (NPP) primaries. I have been a loyal son of the party in the Essikado/Ketan constituency and I know I have what it takes to become the new MP of this constituency, I want to represent my people in parliament”, the former NPP constituency youth organiser said.[ads4]
He continued that, “the decision to contest for the seat is based on calls from the youths in the constituency and some party faithfuls who believe I have served the party enough since 1999 when I officially joined the NPP. They have not opened the nomination forms yet but I will surely file for nomination.”
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Mr Osei Tutu Agyemang joined the New Patriotic Party in 1999 and in 2004 led a team that formed the Essikado-Ketan Constituency youth wing with the sole objective of bringing the youth in the constituency together and address issues and challenges facing the youth.
He contested for the Essikado/Ketan constituecy youth organiser position in 2009 where he won with a massive endorsement.
While in office, he organized the youth to form a formidable front which paved way for most of the youth to gain the goodies and perks that comes with belonging to a political party.
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The affable Osei Tutu Agyemang became a member of the constituency Campaign team from 2008 to 2020 and served as a senior campaign Cordinator for the Hon Joe Ghartey campaign team in 2020, ensuring victory once again in the parliamentary elections.
He was born and bred in Essikado and had his early forms of education at the Bethany Methodist School in Essikadu, West Ridge Primary School and Old Hospital JHS all in Sekondi before continuing at the St. Augustine’s College in Cape Coast for his Secondary Education between 1996 to 1998 and later to the University of Cape Coast for his Bachelor of Arts Degree.
Mr Osei Tutu Agyemang is a former president of the popular Majestic Youth Club in Essikado,he served as the President of the Youth Right Association in the constituency in 2004 .
He was a member of the UCC Valco Hall electoral commission from 2007 and later became the chairman in 2008.
In 2007, he was elected the President of St Augustine’s College and Holy Child School past students association and currently a member of the Essikado Traditional Council sports and events committee.
He is also a Board member of Givova Sporting Academy – a division two side under the Western Regional football association.
Mr Osei Tutu Agyemang is the Western and Central regions marketing and sales manager for Joy Industries Limited and also the Director of Marketing and Promotions, MASUAB CONSULT LTD. ( Building and Civil Engineering Consultants)
He doubles as the Chief Executive Officer of Ofie Shops and co-owner of Gio-Katt Ventures.
He was born and raised a Christian and currently a member of the Mt Sinai Methodist Church in Mempeasem, a suburb within the Essikado/Ketan constituency. He is married with children.
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