A 22-year-old law student, Nana Agyeiwaa Baffoe-Bonnie Michaels, popularly known as Okodie, has declared her intention to contest the Manhyia South parliamentary seat.
According to the 22-year-old, she will be contesting on the ticket of the Base Ghana First Movement in the 2028 general elections.
She expressed her desire to bring development and change to the constituency, adding that her decision was based on years of witnessing and experiencing the challenges confronting residents of the constituency.
Nana Agyeiwaa Baffoe-Bonnie Michaels identified 12 major challenges facing Manhyia South, namely youth unemployment, lack of support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), insufficient skills and vocational training opportunities, poor educational infrastructure and healthcare delivery.
She also noted the poor roads and drainage systems, 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 her, these challenges persist because political leaders have placed party interests above the needs of the people.
Speaking at a press conference at the party’s Ashanti Regional office in Kumasi, Nana Agyeiwaa Baffoe-Bonnie Michaels stated, “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”.
“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 said.
“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.
In a video shared by askghmedia, the 22-year-old law student was quoted to have said, “I have seen no progress in Manhyia South. Therefore, as a 22-year-old woman, I declare my intention to contest for the position of Member of Parliament for Manhyia South on the ticket of the Base Ghana First Movement to bring significant development to the constituency.”
Some netizens reacting to the 22-year-old student declaration stated, “Whether she is 22 or 62, voters will judge her by her policies, leadership, and ability to deliver, not her age”.
A netizen added, “Declaring that there has been no progress is a strong claim. She will need to back it up with evidence and a better plan”.
One X user added, “Just going through the comments section and am really shocked; most people are concluding or giving their opinions because of her age . Wish I could vote for her cus I like her courage”.
“Making bold promises is the easy part. The challenge is convincing the people that you have practical solutions and the ability to deliver them”, a netizen added.
Another X user added, “Age should never be a barrier to leadership. The real question is whether she has the vision, competence, and commitment to deliver if given the opportunity”.
In related news, the founder of the Base party, George Oti Bonsu, has boldly declared that the former Assin Central MP, Ken Agyapong, will lead the Base party in the 2028 general elections.
According to the former financier of the NPP, he has warned members of the Base party not to speak negatively about Ken Agyapong or other political opponents.
Speaking in an interview on Okay FM on June 22, 2026, George Oti Bonsu made this known, stressing that Kwame Nkrumah Tikese already knows who will lead the Base party.
He disclosed to host Kwame Nkrumah Tikese that Ken Agyapong was set to lead them into the 2028 election.
His revelation follows Kwame Nkrumah Tikese, who quizzed Oti Bonsu, who will be the flagbearer of his movement.
Kwame Nkrumah Tikese stated that he believed Ken Agyapong was their flagbearer, to which Oti Bonsu stated, “You know … God should increase your age this morning.”
Watch the video below:
“I have seen no progress in Manhyia South. Therefore, as a 22-year-old woman, I declare my intention to contest for the position of Member of Parliament for Manhyia South on the ticket of the Base Ghana First Movement to bring significant development to the constituency.”
— 𝐀𝐒𝐊 (@askghmedia) July 13, 2026
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