Recent documents sighted by The Independent Ghana suggest that the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) is supporting former Ejisu Member of Parliament, Kwame Owusu Aduomi, who is contesting the Ejisu by-election.
Kwame Owusu Aduomi has departed from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to contest as an independent candidate in today’s by-election.
Before the election, the NPP accused Kwame Owusu Aduomi of being affiliated with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and receiving support from the party.
In response, Kwame Owusu Aduomi denied the allegation, suggesting that if the NDC supports him, it is likely due to his successful initiatives during his time as a legislator.
But a document shared by former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Koku Anyidoho suggests that Mr Aduomi is in bed with the NDC.
Ahead of the election, Mr Aduomi is said to have requested a list of items from the NDC to aid his campaign and boost his chances of winning.
The list of items he allegedly demanded, per the document, is as follows.
- 5 branded pick-ups for the campaign }
- 50.000 A3 size posters
- 20,000 A4 size flyers for commercial vehicles
- cash support for community entry on traditional leaders (GHC 240,000.00)
- elections day expenditures for polling agents and police (GHC500,000.00)
- 100 very strong boys to protect me during the campaign and on the election day.
- 3 giant billboards at vantage areas (optional)
He was, however, reportedly provided the following by the NDC:
- 3 branded pick-ups. This must be picked from the campaign regional pool and must be returned after the elections
- 30,000 A3 size posters
- 20,000 A4-size flyers for commercial vehicles
- cash support of GHC 500,000.00
- mobilise 50 boys. pick them from the regional team. Those who are under training for the national general elections. They should be boys who know the Ejisu area very well.
The NDC has not commented on the issue yet.
