The Deputy Minister of Health and the current Member of Parliament for Ledzokuku Constituency, Hon. Dr. Okoe Boye has shared photos of himself at post today at the Lekma Hospital amidst him losing his parliamentary seat to Benjamin Ayiku Nartey of the National Democratic Congress.
Dr. Okoe Boye who is a professional doctor resumed consultation today at the Lekma Hospital after his defeat. In his first public appearance post-elections, the Deputy Health Minister was seen in his white coat attending to patients who visited the facility on Monday.
He took to Facebook to express his joy in helping humanity aside every other thing.
“First post election Monday consultations at the Lekma Hospital. Some staff were happy to see me doing fine, some surprised at my activity having assumed that not winning the Parliamentary election meant away with community service. It is important to understand that the joy a true Leader experiences does not lie in the position he holds but in the Service his people receive. I thank God that you do not have to necessarily hold a position to assist others experience a better world. Because He lives, we can face tomorrow.” The post read.
This post has attracted a lot of attention as many of his supporters and well-wishers have sent warm replies to his post.
Dr. Okoe Boye also took to Facebook to concede defeat as the results for his constituency came in. He however was grateful for the opportunity given him by the people of Ledzokuku to represent them in the 7th parliament.
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I am grateful to my constituents for the opportunity to serve them in the past four years. Congratulations to Ben Ayiku, the Ledzokuku MP elect. In all things we give him thanks. Let’s build this country together with or without political office for it is our efforts now that will create the Ghana we desire for our children and children’s children. I thank you all for the well wishes.” He stated in his post.
Dr. Okoe Boye forms part of the 111 seating Members of Parliament who have lost their seats in this year’s parliamentary elections and will not be part of the 8th parliament. It is uncertain if Dr. Okoe Boye will still continue his work in the Health Ministry or will take a break from politics.
