National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has made it clear that the party will vigorously contest the upcoming Akwatia by-election, despite already holding a two-thirds majority in Parliament.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with Ambassador TV’s Osei Kwadwo, Mr. Nketiah emphasized the party's readiness and determination to secure the Akwatia parliamentary seat, which became vacant following the death of MP Ernest Yaw Kumi.
He stated, “Apart from the 1992 elections where the NDC secured 189 seats, no political party has broken that record. As National Chairman, it is my mission to either match or surpass that number.”
Mr. Nketiah responded to suggestions—particularly from some members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP)—that the NDC should step aside since it already commands a strong parliamentary presence. He dismissed the idea, arguing that every constituency deserves representation and that NDC supporters in Akwatia should not be denied their democratic right to vote.
“To those suggesting we shouldn’t contest because we have enough seats, I ask: if two Ghanaians are stranded abroad and need help, should we ignore them because there are millions of Ghanaians at home? Every citizen matters,” he said.
He further explained the party’s previous decision to boycott the Ejisu by-election following the death of MP John Kumah. According to him, Ejisu is a stronghold of the NPP, and with general elections just months away at the time, the NDC leadership decided to conserve resources for the national polls.
“Akwatia is a swing constituency. The chances are evenly split between the NDC and NPP. That’s why it’s critical for us to field a candidate,” he noted.
Mr. Nketiah expressed confidence in the NDC’s chances, attributing the party's strength to the performance of President John Mahama and the NDC administration since returning to office.
Source: MyNewsGh.com
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