Popular actor and TV personality, Kwame Dzokoto is beside himself with shock after losing the Tarkwa-Nsuaem parliamentary seat to the New Patriotic Party’s George Mireku Duker at the just ended elections.
Speaking to Showbiz yesterday, Kwame Dzokoto said he was shocked at the loss considering how he was received by the constituents during his campaign.
“Actually, it was a shocker because I was very well received during my rounds and I didn’t attack anybody’s personality during my campaign.
“I had a very clean campaign while my opponent on the NPP ticket resorted to personal attacks telling people I am a concert man and all sorts of things, he said.
“I wanted to go to Parliament because I see the lack of development in the area so I was hoping to use my personality and popularity to help develop the area,” he added.
According to Kwame Dzokoto, he was very confident of winning because he had already started working on developmental projects in the constituency.
“The roads in the central business area in Tarkwa were in a very bad state so I fixed them as soon as I won the primaries. A lot of work is also being done in the Tarkwa Township,” he said.
“Also, I believed I could use my status as a parliamentarian to advance the cause of the arts and creative industry. For example, if a radio presenter isn’t being paid well, I could talk on their behalf and I could help push some of the laws in showbiz.
Commenting on a photo of him sitting on the floor and crying that has gone viral, Kwame said he is not bothered at all.
“I took that picture when I was acting with Adwoa Smart in Efiewura. I wanted to sit down so I would be of the same height with her so its okay if people want to circulate that picture.
“I am proud to be an actor. I just love acting. People wonder why I am still relevant. It is because I love what I do, acting has really taken me places,” he said.
When asked if he will give the parliamentary bid another shot come 2020, Kwame said he is still considering it. “I think I should give it a go again. But my immediate plans is to further my education.I am looking at doing a few courses,” he stated.
He went on to tell Showbiz that his fans should still watch out for him in Efiewura but not on Edziban. “Edziban is very tedious; we spend endless hours shooting just one edition so I have decided to back out of it.
“ Finally, I want my fans to know that I appreciate them a lot and I enjoy them so they should look out for me because I will be back on the screens soon”, he added.
Source: Graphic Showbiz
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At least he tried
The Parliament is not for entataining people We need competent people to defend us in Parliament not people like Kwame Dzokoto Shame unto him
@BIG BIG, We will accept him if he can crack joks while palementarians are on break haveing lunch.
I LIKE THIS KWAME BUT HE JOIND A WRONG PARTY.
Hahahahahaha so he didn't know he's a concert man? He probably lost because he doesn't even know who is really is - A BIG FAT JOKE!!!!!! We're looking for people to champion the developmental course of people and NDC went and selected this "no brainer" and comic relief contender.
Abeg, u be comedian and not a politician wati anaa? Just concentrate on efiewura not being a member of parliament.
Better luck next time. you will surely make it one day. JM we love and are very proud of you. you set a remarkable example for other politicians to emulate. Bravoo! God bless you. just take some rest.
Whoever wrote and making blasphemy statements should bow his or her head in shame... Nana aba, ashiwo and you are cursed
Why this Asante fooo000000000l is disturbing our ears.NDC rule 8 years after kufour so what does he expect? Fooo0000lish Asante devill11111 after colllecting money from poor people now Ghanaians are worshiping you as Asante fooo00000l God.I do not believe that there is God who can make some devill111 become president. Why go to you-tube and see how Akufo Addo instructed his Asante Akyem people to curse EC chairwoman and her family, and God made him president with this behavior, then God is the most foooo0000lish being in the world.Look at this Asante foo000000000ls cursing here and there because somebody wants to be the president, and OWusu or devilll111 is attributing this to God.
you think our parliament is national theater, EDZIBAN