Delegates in the Akuapem South Constituency of the Eastern Region have commended the New Patriotic Party (NPP) leadership for postponing the parliamentary primary, expressing appreciation for the decision.
However, they are appealing to the party leadership to include Municipal Chief Executive Frank Aidoo in the contest, emphasizing the importance of allowing delegates to decide the parliamentary candidate for the sake of peace and harmony in the constituency.
Despite the postponement, supporters of Eric Yeboah Apeadu a darling boy of the MP are reportedly planning to converge at the venue initially slected for the primary to protest the decision of the national party leadership.
Meanwhile , the Eastern Regional Chairman of NPP has issued a temporary ban on all political activities, gatherings, and assemblies in the Akuapem South Constituency until monday January 29,2023.
The directive, communicated by Ernest Owusu Gyasi, Constituency Secretary, and Hon. Michael Ahwireng, Constituency Chairman, aims to ensure a period of calm and restraint within the constituency.
The statement warned that any executive or aspirant found in violation of this directive will face consequences as determined by the party.
The NPP officially declared the postponement of Akuapem South election in a statement on Thursday, January 25, 2023, influenced by petitions and recommendations from both constituency and regional executive committees.
The decision aims to facilitate comprehensive consultation and address concerns arising from the withdrawal of Osei Bonsu Amoah, the Member of Parliament for Akuapem South Constituency.
Osei Bonsu Amoah cited personal and national interests in his withdrawal, and in a letter to the NPP, he emphasized adherence to Public Elections Regulations 2016, C.I.94.
Earlier reports had suggested that OB Amoah filed a nomination form with the intent to ensure the disqualification of MCE Frank Aidoo, who filed with the condition that if Amoah steps down, he should be included in the contest.
OB Amoah, however, refuted claims of the possibility of stepping down to support his former aide Eric Yeboah Apeadu.
With Amoah’s withdrawal, contenders Eric Apeadu Yeboah, Kwame Ofori Gyawu, and Samuel Annor Mensah are now competing fiercely for the seat held by Amoah for four consecutive terms.
Party delegates and some traditional rulers are advocating for the inclusion of the disqualified MCE in the contest, emphasizing the desire for a comprehensive and inclusive decision-making process.
Source: Mybrytfmonline.com/Obed Ansah
