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By Samuel Akumatey, GNA
Ho, July 27, GNA – The Selection Committee
the National Democratic Congress (NDC) approved 60 parliamentary candidates
to participate in the next party primaries in the Volta region.
Paul Mensah Voegborlo and William Mawuli
Ahado, aspirants from the constituencies of Keta and North Tongu respectively, were
disqualified by the committee chaired by Mr. Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, National Director
Party chairman.
The Committee also approved
Mrs. Rebecca Agbogah, an aspirant from the Adaklu constituency waiting.
Mr. Ampofo told the media at the end of the day
the exercise, that Madam Agbogah's approval was suspended after the receipt of
certain information, and that checks would be carried out to determine its approval
or disqualification.
He also told Mr Rockson Dafeamekpor, member of the
of Parliament for South Dayi, left the country for a national mission
and would be discussed later in Accra.
Mr. Ampofo stated that the quality of the aspirants was
"Rebaduring", an indication of the human resource whose party was blessed,
and that Volta would produce quality parliamentarians to develop the region and
the country.
"This is the first step of our giant march towards
the seat of government. Since Volta has the quality of human resources, the
The party is underway. Volta is on the road to victory in 2020, "he said.
The President congratulated the peaceful behavior
of the exercise and stated that the Committee had done "extensive work" and created a
an even playing field and a friendly atmosphere.
He said the candidates had to sign a
statement to carry out their campaigns for the primaries in a "serene
environment devoid of badbadination of character and name calling ".
"They told us through their
signature that they will respect the result of the elections once held in
in a free and fair manner and will not challenge as independent candidates if they
do not win. "
A total of 12 women out of 60 aspirants
were approved for primaries scheduled for August 24th.
GNA
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