The candidate representing the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency, John Dumelo, has claimed that he did not lose the 2020 parliamentary election.
He maintained that he considers himself the winner, as he was not far from securing the constituency’s seat.
Dumelo emphasized that his party achieved the best results in the constituency’s history, leading him to refrain from terming it a loss.
He has also expressed his determination to secure victory in the upcoming 2024 elections, highlighting that although his team faced defeat in 2020, they have since formulated strategies to succeed.
“In my perspective, we emerged victorious in the 2020 election. We achieved unprecedented results in the history of Ayawaso West Wuogon. Progress is often marked by initial steps. Shortly after assessing the results, we analyzed and devised plans for winning the forthcoming election,” he elaborated.
Talent manager and entertainment pundit, Mr. Logic has stated that the actor will experience a second defeat in his bid against his contender Lydia Alhassan.
According to him John Dumelo’s demeanor appears to be marked by arrogance and excessive self-assurance, as he because he believes to be the preferred choice of the people.
Mr Logic added that Dumelo’s focus seems to be more on showcasing himself as a member of parliament to validate a certain perspective.
“I was happy Fred Nuamah was contesting John Dumelo, He is boastful and overconfident, he feels to be the people’s favorite and I wanted Fred to prove a point that the people can change. Fred’s withdrawal makes me think he is not confident, however, I personally love Fred Nuamah to John Dumelo”
“If I had the right to vote in that constituency, my choice was Fred Nuamah. Apart from John Dumelo being a hard worker, politically I feel his just hopeful to be an MP to prove a point and my research shows John Dumelo will lose for the second time. The people already have their candidates and my research shows John isn’t the favorite”.
In 2020, the actor-turned-politicia strived to assume leadership in the constituency through a heated parliamentary rivalry with the incumbent, Lydia Seyram Alhassan.
Mrs. Alhassan stepped into the role previously held by her deceased husband, Emmanuel Boakye Agyarko, when she participated in and triumphed in the parliamentary election in January 2019.
Based on preliminary results, Lydia Alhassan of the NPP secured 39,851 votes, while Dumelo of the NDC followed closely in second place with 37,778 votes.
Meanwhile, Mr Dumelo has issued a caution to his former 2020 advising her to brace herself for a defeat in the upcoming 2024 elections.
In a tweet he stated “Lydia Seyram Alhassan, your downfall is next!”