Ejisu by-election: Akufo-Addo slams Aduomi, refutes election rigging claims

President Akufo-Addo has called out former NPP MP turned independent candidate Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, refuting the latter’s accusations of rigging ahead of the Ejisu by-election.

Aduomi, who broke away from the NPP to re-contest the election had alleged that the governing party was plotting victory with intimidating tactics to win back the late John Kumah’s seat.

Addressing supporters at the NPP’s final rally on Sunday (28 April), President Akufo-Addo expressed indifference towards Aduomi’s departure from the party, urging Ejisu voters to dismiss his claims of electoral manipulation.

Akufo-Addo further questioned the fairness of Aduomi’s rigging allegations given his prior victories under the NPP banner.

“In 2008, when he defeated the incumbent MP, who was even a Cabinet Minister, did the NPP rig the elections for him? So why does he now allege that we will rig the elections just because he has been defeated by someone else? Is this fair?” he asked.

The president also raised concerns about hidden influences on the independent candidate’s campaign, implying the interference of undisclosed entities aiming to wrestle the seat from the NPP.

“We oppose any independent candidate whose background is unknown to us. We’re uncertain if influential figures are influencing their decisions. We refuse to accept this. It’s not something we’ll tolerate.”

The president, therefore, urged the electorate of Ejisu to go out in their numbers and vote for the NPP candidate, Kwabena Boateng.

He emphasised Boateng’s role in advocating for constituency development and the necessity of securing a parliamentary majority. Highlighting the challenges faced with a slim majority, Akufo-Addo urged Ejisu voters to turn out in force and deliver the decisive vote needed to bolster the NPP’s legislative agenda.

“We require a parliamentary majority”, Nana Addo said. “

You’ve witnessed the challenges we face due to our current numbers in Parliament. Therefore, even if it’s just by one vote, we must secure a majority to fulfil our mandate. And that decisive vote rests with Kwabena Boateng.”

Six contenders are battling for the parliamentary slot with Lawyer Kwabena Boateng soaring in opinion polls and surveys.

Reporting By Jonathan Ofori, Ashanti Region

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