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Former president and presidential candidate of the Nationwide Democratic Congress(NDC) John Mahama has stated that regardless of vote-buying by the New Patriotic Get together (NPP) in the course of the by-election within the Kumawu Constituency, the NDC carried out considerably nicely.
He famous {that a} vital improve within the variety of votes obtained by the NDC within the by-election, taking into account votes obtained within the 2020 parliamentary election, factors to how nicely the efficiency of the NDC has improved.
He additionally expressed gratitude to the folks of Kumawu for the hospitality proven to him when he went there to marketing campaign and counseled them for being peaceable earlier than, throughout and after the elections.
“Congratulations to the folks of Kumawu for the peaceable conduct of Tuesday’s parliamentary by-election.
After all, I can’t neglect the heat of the folks and the keenness demonstrated after I led a delegation from the Nationwide Democratic Congress (NDC) to marketing campaign for our candidate, Kwasi Amankwah. I’m very grateful.
That enthusiasm was aptly demonstrated within the elevated variety of votes our candidate garnered within the ballot – 1,284 precise votes representing a rise of 52.6% over our 2020 efficiency.
That’s vital, particularly within the face of the deliberate vote shopping for undertaken by the NPP, even on the polling stations, and the deceit of the folks with asphalt roads, and the truth that the constituency has traditionally been an NPP stronghold,” he stated in an announcement after the election.
The by-election held on Might 23, 2023, was gained by the NPP candidate Ernest Yaw Anim with over 70% of the legitimate votes forged.
Learn the total assertion of John Mahama under:
Congratulations to the folks of Kumawu for the peaceable conduct of Tuesday’s parliamentary by-election.
After all, I can’t neglect the heat of the folks and the keenness demonstrated after I led a delegation from the Nationwide Democratic Congress (NDC) to marketing campaign for our candidate, Kwasi Amankwah. I’m very grateful.
That enthusiasm was aptly demonstrated within the elevated variety of votes our candidate garnered within the ballot – 1,284 precise votes representing a rise of 52.6% over our 2020 efficiency.
That’s vital, particularly within the face of the deliberate vote shopping for undertaken by the NPP, even on the polling stations and the deceit of the folks with asphalt roads, and the truth that the constituency has traditionally been an NPP stronghold.
The election end result is a good signal from the nice folks of Kumawu.
Judging from the outcomes, the ruling NPP has clearly recorded a big discount within the general votes of their stronghold, and for me, that may be a nice signal from the nice folks of Kumawu.
We might not have succeeded in flipping the seat, however I’m proud that, as a collective, spearheaded by our Nationwide Chairman and Normal Secretary, now we have had the chance to check our reviewed electoral operational procedures, together with monitoring, occasion agent choice and coaching, collation, and transmission of outcomes.
I might need to congratulate the Inspector Normal of Police (IGP) and his women and men for his or her help in guaranteeing the peaceable conduct of the polls. The conduct of the police personnel provides us confidence for the long run that they’ll proceed to bear true allegiance to the state and to not any political occasion.
To the Electoral Fee, you’re as soon as once more reminded {that a} credible election relies upon as a lot on the individuals you recruit and appoint as presiding and different officers as a lot because it is dependent upon the collaboration with the brokers and representatives of the political events.
Most of the infractions noticed mustn’t have occurred. Our monitoring groups that ensured the early detection of those infractions can be wanting ahead to partaking additional to make sure that these points are undoubtedly handled, and corrective measures are taken forward of every other election.
Thanks to the crew from the branches, constituency, area, nationwide, and the various selfless members of our occasion who have been in Kumawu to help in numerous methods in the direction of the improved outing on this by-election.
Congratulations, Kwasi Amankwah. You’ll be able to depend on the occasion for the utmost assist to boost the beneficial properties of the NDC in the primary election in 2024.
All in all, Kumawu has had optimistic outcomes for us, and we should apply classes discovered speedily whilst we head in the direction of the pending Assin North by-election.
Lastly, I lengthen my congratulations to the Member of Parliament-elect Ernest Ayim.
Supply: ghanaweb.com
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