Members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Assin Central took to the streets on Friday, June 28, 2024 in protest against the suspension of their parliamentary candidate, Nurein Shiabu Migyimah.
The Central Regional Secretariat of the NDC announced the withdrawal of Nurein Shiabu Migyimah as the party’s Assin Central Parliamentary Candidate for the 2024 general elections due to moral reasons.
Following complaints against Nurein Shiabu Migyimah, the NDC’s Central Regional Functional Executive Committee conducted thorough investigations and discussions, leading to the immediate withdrawal of his candidature.
The Regional Functional Executive Committee has notified the Assin Central Chairman of the NDC about Nurein Shiabu Migyimah’s six-month suspension pending review and adjudication by the Regional Disciplinary Committee.
While the party did not specify the offense, sources suggest Mr. Migyimah allegedly impregnated the constituency secretary’s wife.
In response to the announcement, constituency members protested, alleging the directive aimed to prevent Mr. Migyimah from contesting.
Residents claimed to have conducted their own investigations, asserting the allegations were baseless. One resident recalled similar accusations against the candidate in 2019, questioning why he was allowed to pick up nomination forms if there were misconduct concerns.
Another resident criticized the lack of consultation with the constituency by the NDC’s Central Regional Functional Executive Committee before issuing the directive.
They have called on NDC flagbearer John Mahama to intervene, fearing the issue could disrupt party unity.
Meanwhile, Mr. Migyimah has denied the allegations of misconduct and anti-party behavior, expressing confidence that he will be vindicated through the party’s due process.
The NDC’s Central Regional Communications Director, Gabriella Tetteh, confirmed the suspension citing intimate videos involving Mr. Migyimah and the constituency secretary’s wife.
She explained that their relationship, which began in 2013, resurfaced in 2019 when Mr. Migyimah returned to contest the elections after a period abroad.
Madam Tetteh emphasized the party’s concern over the negative publicity generated by the videos, prompting their decision to take action.