The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, has denied a letter alleging that the NDC financially supported an independent candidate in the April 30 by-election in Ejisu.
A document shared by former Deputy General Secretary of the NDC, Koku Anyidoho, suggested that Mr. Aduomi was in alliance with the NDC hours before the opening of polls.
“It is fake. We saw it yesterday (April 29), and I can assure you nothing like that has occurred,” Mr Kwetey stated in an interview with GhanaFact.
Before the election, the New Patriotic Party (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.
Samuel Koku Anyidoho criticized the party for supposedly adopting an incorrect strategy to undermine the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) chances in the election.
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.