By President Akufo-Addo strongly denies allegations that the New Patriotic Party plans to manipulate the upcoming Ejisu by-election.
Speaking to voters, he called on them to dismiss such claims made by the Independent Parliamentary Candidate, Kwabena Owusu Aduomi.
The President emphasized that the NPP did not engage in any manipulation to secure Mr. Aduomi’s two-term tenure as Member of Parliament for the Ejisu Constituency.
Expressing surprise at Mr. Aduomi’s decision to contest as an Independent Candidate in the upcoming by-election, the President described the move as puzzling.
“In 2008, when he defeated the incumbent MP, who was even a Cabinet Minister, did the NPP rig the elections for him? So why does he now allege that we will rig the elections just because he has been defeated by someone else? Is this fair?” he asked.
“We oppose any independent candidate whose background is unknown to us. We’re uncertain if influential figures are influencing their decisions. We refuse to accept this. It’s not something we’ll tolerate.”
The President further urged residents of Ejisu to disregard Mr. Aduomi’s assertions of spearheading road infrastructure projects in the area, highlighting that road projects are under the jurisdiction of the national government.
President Akufo-Addo, addressing the NPP’s final rally in Ejisu before the by-election on Tuesday, appealed to voters to support the party’s candidate, Kwabena Boateng, to ensure the NPP maintains its majority in Parliament.
“We require a parliamentary majority. You’ve witnessed the challenges we face due to our current numbers in Parliament. Therefore, even if it’s just by one vote, we must secure a majority to fulfil our mandate. And that decisive vote rests with Kwabena Boateng,” he said.
NPP flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia asserted that supporting Kwabena Owusu Aduomi equates to endorsing the National Democratic Congress, claiming that Aduomi’s candidacy is backed by the NDC.
