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“In 2014, a similar thing happened, but that time we were not in power. So, someone of us turned a blind eye to such intimidations, abuses and coercion knowing we needed to come to power in 2016. Nine years later in 2023, we have similar or same conducts in the party. We are not in opposition; we are in power for nearly eight years and some of the party bigwigs have benefited from being in power and are going about coercing those who have not benefited to vote in a certain direction. Yes, the playing field is not level and we spoke about it right from the beginning. For the sake of unity of the party it is important that leaders of the party remain neutral ahead of the upcoming election” according to Ing Francis Addai-Nimoh.
Ing. Francis Addai Nimoh, a flagbearer candidate for the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), has expressed displeasure about what he claims to be deterrent and coercion of delegates prior to the presidential primary on November 4.
He contends that the numerous acts of intimidation are a recurrence of the events that took place in the party’s 2014 presidential primary and that they ought not to be supported or promoted.
“In the forthcoming presidential primary on November 4, we should not tolerate intimidation. By ending the Fourth Republic’s eight-year cycle of administration, we hope to create history. Thus, we are unable to accomplish our goals by using the same old methods. To make the party appealing once more, we must embrace a fresh method of operation. Party members ought to love and respect one another. In an interview with Ghana Kasa on Kasapa 102.5FM/Agoo TV on Monday, the former member of parliament for Mampong stated, “The party will not have unity and will suffer in 2024 if we intimidate, coerce, and utter divisive comments.”
On November 4, 2023, NPP delegates will choose a president to guide the party into the general elections of 2024.
The third name on the ballot paper is Dr. Akoto. In the August 26, 2023, Super Delegates Conference, he came in fourth.
On November 4, 2024, more than 210,000 delegates are anticipated to cast ballots in the National Delegates Conference.
Source: Ghanatodayonline.com
