The campaign team of Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, former Member of Parliament for Ejisu, who is contesting as an Independent Candidate in the upcoming by-election, has raised allegations against the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
They claim that the NPP plans to employ state
security and vigilante groups to intimidate voters in Mr Aduomi’s stronghold on
election day.
Furthermore, the team alleges that the NPP intends to
engage in various illicit activities such as bribing Electoral officers,
orchestrating power outages during vote counting, ballot box stuffing, and
transporting unqualified Senior High School students to vote.
Expressing further concerns, the team highlighted the
NPP’s persistent labelling of Mr. Aduomi as a National Democratic
Congress-sponsored candidate.
Isaac Boafo, Campaign Coordinator for
Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, addressed journalists in Ejisu on Friday, April 26,
asserting their readiness to defend the integrity of the ballot.
“We have convened this morning to address the
alarming and reckless behaviour exhibited by Chairman Wontumi, the NPP, and
certain government officials leading up to the Ejisu by-election. It is with
grave concern that we bring to light the nefarious schemes concocted by the NPP
in their bid to manipulate Tuesday’s by-election.”
“We issue a stern warning to the NPP that we will
fiercely defend our ballots with every fibre of our being. Despite their
desperate attempts to subvert the democratic process, Ejisu will stand firm and
resolute on Tuesday.”
Campaign activities have intensified in the Ejisu
Constituency ahead of Tuesday’s by-election as the parties contesting are
seeking the support of constituents for votes.
Six candidates representing the NPP, CPP, LPG and
three Independent Candidates are contesting in the upcoming By-election.
Find below the
full statement
Ladies and gentlemen of
the press,
We have convened this morning to address
the alarming and reckless behaviour exhibited by Chairman Wontumi, the NPP, and
certain government officials leading up to the Ejisu by-election. It is with
grave concern that we bring to light the nefarious schemes concocted by the NPP
in their bid to manipulate Tuesday’s by-election.
Among the diabolic plans orchestrated by the NPP are:
Ballot box stuffing, a blatant attempt to
undermine the integrity of the electoral process.
2. Allegations of bribing Electoral Commission
officials to compromise on voting day, a despicable act that strikes at the
heart of democracy.
3. Utilization of military personnel to intimidate
strongholds of Hon Owusu Aduomi, a clear abuse of power aimed at suppressing
the will of the people.
4. Deployment of police officers from different
regions to seize control of ballot boxes, a flagrant violation of electoral
norms.
5. Threats of power outages during vote counting, a
cowardly tactic to sow confusion and undermine transparency.
6. Utilization of macho men to forcibly snatch ballot
boxes from New sites and smaller towns, a brazen assault on the sanctity of the
electoral process.
7. Transporting over 500 SHS students to vote in an
attempt to manipulate the outcome of the election, a shameful exploitation of
young voters.
8. Admission by NPP leadership at a critical meeting
of their intention to resort to electoral fraud, demonstrating a blatant
disregard for democratic principles.
9. Unfounded attempts to tag Hon Owusu Aduomi as an
NDC sympathizer to incite discord among constituents, a baseless and malicious
tactic.
We issue a stern warning to the NPP that we will
fiercely defend our ballots with every fibre of our being. Despite their
desperate attempts to subvert the democratic process, Ejisu will stand firm and
resolute on Tuesday.
Furthermore, we condemn in the strongest terms the
wasteful expenditure of state resources for vote buying. It is reprehensible
that such resources are not allocated to address the pressing challenges facing
our community.
Ejisu will make a resounding statement on Tuesday,
reaffirming our commitment to democracy and justice.
NPP knows that their candidate stands no chance in
this by-election and for this reason they have resorted to telling wicked lies
and digging dirt on Hon Owusu Aduomi.
The pinnacle of deceitfulness lies in the NPP’s
audacious claim that the Bonwire market project, personally financed by Hon
Owusu Aduomi, is somehow a Middle Belt Development Project. Let us set the
record straight: Middle Belt market projects are not under the purview of
Members of Parliament; they are typically awarded to contractors through formal
procurement processes.
It is essential to note that when Hon Owusu Aduomi
concluded his tenure in parliament, the Bonwire market project was merely at
its foundation stage. However, his unwavering dedication to the welfare of his
constituents compelled him to allocate substantial financial resources towards
its completion.
To insinuate that this project falls under the
umbrella of Middle Belt Development Projects is not only misleading but a
deliberate attempt to diminish Hon Owusu Aduomi’s significant contributions to
the community. It is a disservice to the constituents of Bonwire and Ejisuman
and a blatant distortion of the truth.
The facts speak for themselves: Hon Owusu Aduomi’s
personal investment and tireless efforts have propelled the Bonwire market
project and others within the constituency towards fruition, benefiting the
local economy and enhancing the livelihoods of countless individuals.
Let us not be swayed by political rhetoric or
manipulated narratives. The truth prevails, and we must acknowledge and honour
Hon Owusu Aduomi’s genuine commitment to community development.
Thank you.
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