Hadzide to Critics: ‘There’s Nothing Wrong with Helping Constituents Travel to the US’

Pius Enam Hadzide, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate for Asuogyaman has hit back at critics for his promise to help constituents travel to the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

He said the controversy that has generated from the promise he has made to the people of Asuogyaman is uncalled for.

Speaking with Accra based FM, the former Deputy Minister for Youth and Sports said there is nothing wrong in trying to help his constituents travel abroa

“What’s wrong with a parliamentarian helping his constituents travel? My mandate is to ensure development comes to our people. My mandate is to facilitate for the progress of the people of Asuogyaman.”

The former Deputy Minister for Youth and Sports made a bold promise to constituents, urging them to vote for him if they want their children to travel to the United States for the 2026 World Cup.

Hadzide, who is seeking to represent Asuogyaman in Parliament, made this statement during a campaign event, touting his connections and experience in the sports sector as a pathway for Ghanaian youth to participate in international sporting events.

“Nananom, did you know that it takes 18 hours to travel from Ghana to Australia? Yet, I was able to assist some individuals in making this journey. The 2026 World Cup will be held in America, which is just a 7-hour flight from Ghana.

“If you, Nananom, desire for your children to travel to America to work and send money back home, or if you are a young person eager to explore opportunities abroad, I promise to support you when I become MP.

Hadzide also chided his opponent of not helping out the youth in the constituency and if he is given the nod in the December polls, he will ensure that the youth will achieve their dream of travelling abroad.