22-Year-Old Law Student Declares Bid for Manhyia South MP Seat in 2028

A 22-year-old law student, Nana Agyeiwaa Baffoe-Bonnie Michaels, popularly known as Okordie, has officially announced her intention to contest the Manhyia South parliamentary seat in Ghana’s 2028 general election on the ticket of the newly established Base Movement Ghana.

Michaels made the announcement during a press briefing in Kumasi on Monday, July 13, 2026, where she presented herself as a youthful leader determined to address the challenges facing residents of the constituency.

Explaining her motivation for entering politics, she said her personal experiences have given her a deep understanding of the struggles ordinary Ghanaians face and inspired her to seek public office.

“I understand the struggles of the people because I have lived through them. It is time for a new kind of leadership that listens, serves and delivers,” she stated.

The aspiring legislator said her campaign would focus on addressing youth unemployment, poor road infrastructure, sanitation challenges, inadequate healthcare funding and the digital divide affecting many communities in Manhyia South.

She also outlined plans to attract investment into the constituency, create employment opportunities for young people and empower women entrepreneurs through practical business support initiatives.

Michaels explained that she chose to contest on the ticket of Base Movement Ghana because the movement’s values align with her vision of people-centred leadership and national development.

“I proudly identify with Base Movement Ghana because it is committed to putting Ghana first, empowering citizens, promoting accountability and creating opportunities for all,” she said.

In addition, she pledged to work closely with traditional authorities, religious leaders and other stakeholders, stressing that collaboration would be key to achieving sustainable development in the constituency.

If she secures the nomination of Base Movement Ghana and contests the 2028 parliamentary election, Michaels would become one of the youngest parliamentary candidates in Ghana’s recent democratic history, highlighting the increasing participation of young people in the country’s political process.