Mr Akahoho, who is the assembly member for Adjei Kojo electoral area, told journalists in Tema that the nominee, Mr Felix Mensah Annang-La, is a father – for –all figure who had the intellect and appeal that cuts across all social lines.

According to him, since the nominee is development-oriented and a longstanding practitioner in the maritime industry, he comes on board with managerial skills and as a team player, would work with all to ensure that the right things are done.

He described the allegation that he was working against the nominee’s endorsement as a “laughable fantasy” which can only come from someone who is far from the actual playground.  For Mr. Mensah Annang-La to be able to assume office finally, the General Assembly of the Tema Metropolitan Assembly must confirm him with a vote.

He told journalists that it is in fine order that the President nominated a Tema indigene for the mayoral job, concurring with the Tema Traditional Council's sentiment. "We all know that even all the three MPs in Tema are non-natives and this is really not very fair. And so we can only say it is right that the President has at least nominated an indigene to be the Chief Executive of the Metropolis," he said.

He added that the nomination is good for a longstanding cordial relationship between the chiefs and people of Tema and other residents of the Metropolis,