After losing 2012 election, we couldn’t even afford prepaid credit – Obuobia Darko
Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), Obuobia Opoku-Darko, has recounted the financial difficulties she faced after losing the 2012 parliamentary election in the Weija-Gbawe Constituency, where she contested as the parliamentary candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Obuobia Opoku-Darko, Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, has shared her personal experience of financial hardship following her 2012 parliamentary election loss in the Weija-Gbawe Constituency. She recounted how her household struggled to afford basic needs, including prepaid electricity, after her electoral defeat. Ms Opoku-Darko observed a stark change in her household dynamics, noting that her home, once bustling with people seeking assistance, became quiet after her loss.
Describing herself as accustomed to morning arrivals with requests for help, she noted that when she woke up that fateful morning without anyone at the gate, her world had changed dramatically. This experience taught her about the transient nature of relationships and the importance of self-reflection during difficult times. Ms Opoku-Darko emphasized that in moments of need, people often rely on those with influence, but the support she once provided disappeared.
She reflected on the pressures of public life, acknowledging her own vulnerabilities and the need for self-care. Ms Opoku-Darko urged her audience to consider where they turn for support and the importance of replenishing one's own resources, drawing an analogy to filling a cup that has been continually poured out.
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