To replace Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang as the National Democratic Congress’ running partner, Minority Leader Cassiel Ato Forson has the support of significant political and social groups in Ghana’s Central and Western Regions.
The opinion leaders made up of paramount chiefs, parliamentary candidates, some constituency executives and serving MPs from the Central Region in particular say Cassiel Ato is a “true and proper representative of the interest and support” of the two regions, especially Central.
“I can tell you on authority that he is the topmost NDC godfather figure in the region apart from Uncle Totobi who is from the old stock…” a serving MP told MyNewsGh.com under strict condition of anonymity.
“His influence even touches Western region to some extent” He added.
The MP said if the party wants to win the Central and Western Region while addressing the “economic hole” in the NDC, John Mahama must force Ato Forson to join the ticket and drop Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang.
“She doesn’t have money. She doesn’t have any network. Even during the Primaries, she couldn’t support any Constituency in the region. As for programs anyone can attend but we need people with resources. I’m aware She didn’t bring even a kobo to the campaign. I don’t know of Accra but here I can tell you we didn’t see her.”
According to MyNewsGh.com, the 44-year-old Member of Parliament for Ajumako Enyan Essiam Constituency, who hails from Ejumako Besease, along with the Regional Chairman, took on the responsibility of financing the party activities, including supporting parliamentary candidates during the 2020 elections and the recent parliamentary Primaries.
As a result of the NDC’s disappointing performance in the 2020 polls, there is increasing pressure on the NDC flagbearer, John Mahama, to consider replacing Prof Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang as his running mate.
Cassiel Ato Forson has emerged as a strong contender for this position, with some suggesting that there are other equally qualified individuals, surpassing the qualifications of the former literature professor.