Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for EjisuNDC bows out of Ejisu by-election, Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, has officially declared his candidacy for the upcoming by-election as an independent candidate.
Mr. Aduomi expressed concerns about the NPP leadership’s handling of crucial issues related to the delegates’ album, which he believes undermines its integrity and fairness. Accompanied by his supporters, he filed his nomination at the Electoral Commission‘s (EC) office on Wednesday.
Speaking to the media, the former Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways expressed confidence in his chances of winning but stated that he would accept defeat if he loses. He also refuted claims of betraying his party, accusing them of unfair treatment.
Mr. Aduomi indicated that he would consider returning to the NPP if the party addresses its issues appropriately.
“I’m a civil engineer, I work. I’m not going to Parliament because I want money. If I want money I won’t go, I want to go to Parliament because I want to help my people the way I started and want to continue, it’s not about money.
“If I lose, I don’t care, but my people want me to continue with the good work I did, that is why they are calling for me. If I lose, there’s no problem, I will not quarrel with anybody.
“And I believe if they also lose, they will not quarrel with anybody, it’s elections. The people will decide, I’m not thinking of it (returning to NPP), not until they change the way they go about things, until things are put right,” he declared.
This comes a few days after the Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako assured there were ongoing discussions for Mr Aduomi to rescind his decision.