Actor turned politician, Fred Nuamah, has sent an official letter to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) formally retracting his candidacy for the party’s parliamentary seat in the upcoming 2024 elections.
In this withdrawal statement, Nuamah also declared his endorsement and backing for his former political competitor in the race for the Ayawaso West Wuogon parliamentary position within the party, John Settor Dumelo.
According to Daily Graphic, the letter of withdrawal was directed to the NDC’s General Secretary and the chairman of the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency.
“I firmly believe that the NDC must present a unified front for the 2024 general elections. As a dedicated member of the NDC, I prioritize the party’s unity and the President John Mahama project aimed at rescuing our country.
“I wholeheartedly endorse and throw my support behind my good friend and brother, Mr. John Dumelo, to be the parliamentary candidate for the NDC in the Ayawaso West-Wuogon constituency,” the letter stated in part.
Even though Nuamah and Dumelo were both colleagues in the showbiz industry, they engaged in a heated political argument. This occurred when Dumelo, an NDC candidate in the 2020 elections, accused Nuamah of betraying him by choosing to compete against him in the party’s primaries.
The Ayawaso West Wuogon primary was one among several that the party postponed in order to address internal conflicts before conducting the primaries.
During a confrontational exchange on UTV, Dumelo stated that their friendship had ended due to this situation. In response, Nuamah firmly declared that he would not withdraw from his inaugural attempt at a political role. This exchange highlighted the tensions between the two individuals as they navigated their political ambitions.