Ashanti Regional Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) NDC, Isham Alhassan, has announced the opposition party’s decision to refrain from competing in the Ejisu by-election.
Mr Alhassan cited worries about resource wastage and the need to desist from benefiting from the death of John Kumah, who was the MP for Ejisu prior to his demise.
He expressed, “We don’t want to profit from [John Kumah’s] demise. Considering the time frame, if the Electoral Commission does not hold the election before May, any political party participating in this election would simply incur financial losses for the party.”
Alhassan reiterated the NDC’s commitment to securing victory for the party’s flagbearer John Mahama in the December elections, affirming that the party is currently focused on thorough preparations for that pivotal contest.
He asserted, “I can confidently say that the NDC will not compete in this by-election. Our aim is to win the election for His Excellency John Mahama, so all our preparations are directed towards the December election, and that remains our priority.”
The parliamentary seat became vacant following the passing of John Ampontuah Kumah, a Member of Parliament from the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), on March 7, 2024, after a brief illness.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashanti Region has announced that a final decision regarding the party’s participation in the upcoming Ejisu by-election will be made on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. John Kumah, aged 45, passed away after a brief illness, leaving behind a wife and six children.
Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the NDC’s Ashanti Regional Secretary, disclosed this information in an interview on Citi TV on Monday, April 9.