NPP scheming to manipulate Ejisu by-election, says Aduomi
Accusations levelled against the governing party include claims of ballot box stuffing, attempted bribery of officials and the use of intimidation tactics to influence the electoral process
The campaign team of Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, former Member of Parliament contesting in the Ejisu by-election as a sole candidate, has voiced serious concerns over alleged attempts by the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), to manipulate the polls.
Accusations levelled against the governing party include claims of ballot box stuffing, attempted bribery of officials, and the use of intimidation tactics to influence the electoral process.
They further allege plans by the NPP to transport unqualified Senior High School students to partake in the exercise and orchestrate power outages during counting.
At a press conference held on Friday (26 April) the campaign team urged immediate scrutiny to ensure the fairness and integrity of the electoral process. They emphasised that any such actions aimed at compromising the by-election would be vigorously opposed.
“We have convened this morning to address the alarming and reckless behaviour exhibited by Chairman Wontumi, the NPP, and certain government officials leading up to the Ejisu by-election. It is with grave concern that we bring to light the nefarious schemes concocted by the NPP in their bid to manipulate Tuesday’s by-election”, said Isaac Boafo, campaign coordinator for Kwabena Owusu Aduomi.
“We issue a stern warning to the NPP that we will fiercely defend our ballots with every fibre of our being. Despite their desperate attempts to subvert the democratic process, Ejisu will stand firm and resolute on Tuesday”, he stated.
Six candidates are contesting the Ejisu seat. Campaigning has been in earnest for the by-election, with political messaging filling the streets. Known figures are in the Ashanti Region town, considered a safe seat for the NPP.
Reporting By Jonathan Ofori, Ashanti Region
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