Final list for Speaker of Parliament out narrows as race tightens

Barring any last-minute changes, the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) will once again choose a native of the Greater Accra Region as the speaker of the 8^th parliament.

If that Should happens, it will be the third time the NPP would be settling on someone from this region to ]reside over the legislature.

Peter Ala Adjetey, the First Speaker of Parliament in the first NPP government was a Ga from La whilst Professor Aaron Mike Ocquaye is also a Ga hailing from Osu.

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Already, Big names such as Ghana’s Ambassador to Canada and former Attorney General, Nii Ayikoi Otoo are coming up as likely candidate as sources within the corridors of power tell us that he has the backing of Professor Aaron Mike Ocquaye who is not likely to go for another term because of his age.

Professor Ocquaye is in his mid-70s and his age does not permit him to handle the pressures that come with a hung parliament filled with young and energetic me. Which will require a relatively younger person to steer affairs.

Mr. Ayikoi Otoo is a native of Nungua in the Krowor constituency who twice contested the seat but lost.

He is said to be well respected in the rank and file of the party and well knowledgeable in law as well.

The name of former First Deputy Speaker and current National Chairman of the NPP, Freddie Blay is also said to be making waves with Political Science Lecturer Professor Gyampo rooting for him as his personal favorite to take up the job

Another name that appears to be shocking many is Frank Davies who is a former President of the Greater Accra Ghana Bar Association. A board chairman of the Driver Vehicle and Licensing Authority and a Ga, Mr. Davies is said to be loved by many top echelons of the party.