The Member of Parliament for Amenfi Central, Peter Kwakye-Ackah, has withdrawn his bid as an independent candidate for the 2024 elections.
In his statement, Mr. Kwakye-Ackah cited the recent ruling by the Sekondi High Court, which cleared NDC candidate Joana Cudjoe to contest in the December 7 elections, as the primary reason for his decision.
He acknowledged that with only 18 days remaining before the election, continuing his campaign as an independent candidate is no longer a viable option.
“I am deeply grateful to the party’s Elders and other senior members for their guidance, which has led me to make this decision in the best interest of the party,” he stated in his message.
This move follows that of another independent contender, Dr. Karl Mark Arhin, who also withdrew his candidacy to back Madam Cudjoe.
Speaking at a rally in Kyeikrom on November 16, Dr. Arhin, alongside NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, explained that his decision to run independently had been a temporary strategy to ensure the NDC’s participation in the election amid legal challenges faced by Cudjoe.
It remains uncertain whether Mr. Kwakye-Ackah will publicly offer his support to Joana Cudjoe as well.