The 74-year-old political stalwart, who has held various influential roles in the
Jerry Ahmed Shaib, the Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe, sought to assess the level of productivity the 74-year-old Gyapong could offer if given the mandate, considering his age.
He asked why Gyapong had not considered retiring and passing on the baton to a younger and more energetic individual.
“At 74 years old and a father of ten, three-term Member of Parliament, NDC regional chairman for Oti and Volta, constituency chairman, don’t you think it’s time to hand over to any of your children?” he asked seemingly concerned.
His question, which drew surprised looks from the members of the room, was met with a hearty response from Gyapong, drawing laughter from both the committee members and guests present.
Unfazed by the question, Gyapong maintained a confident posture and rhetorically asked the committee member why his age should hinder him from effectively executing his duties, emphasising that age should not be a barrier to fulfilling his mandate.
According to Gyapong, his age should not prevent him from effectively delivering on his responsibilities, especially when the country entrusted the presidential mandate to a septuagenarian.
He said, “I am happy for this question because if even an 83-year-old person can be a president of this country, I wonder why a 74-year-old person can’t,” he said drawing laughter from the room.
Gyapong highlighted his extensive expertise, emphasising his commitment and dedication to fostering youth capacity building.
“There is something you didn’t say in my CV, I am a founding member of this political party [NDC] and my passion is to see that this party always wins the election. Once I have the strength to help, cooperate, advise, and build the capacity of the youth who are party members, so be it,” he responded.
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