2024 Elections: Ignore false reports, I will still run Agona West seat as independent candidate – Cynthia Morisson

Cynthia Morrison, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Agona West, will still contest the 2024 election as an independent candidate.

This clarification comes amid widespread reports suggesting that the former Gender Minister had reversed her decision after Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin declared her seat and three others vacant.

Photos of Morrison with Efuttu MP Alexander Afenyo-Markins, Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong, and other NPP MPs have gone viral following Speaker Bagbin’s indefinite suspension of Parliament on Tuesday.

However, a statement issued by her office refuted these claims, stating that they do not reflect Morrison’s current position or intentions.

The statement emphasised her commitment to serving her constituents and clarified that she had not decided to withdraw her candidacy.

“Any claims suggesting otherwise are attempts to distort the facts and misinform the public. We urge the media and the general public to disregard these baseless claims and rely only on official statements and verified sources for accurate information,” the statement read in part.

Read the full statement below:

DEBUNKING FALSE MEDIA REPORTS: BY HON.. MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT FOR AGONA WEST HAS NOT RESCINDED DECISION TO CONTEST AS INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE

It has come to our attention that some media outlets have published misleading reports suggesting that the HONORABLE Member of Parliament for Agona West has rescinded their decision to contest as an independent candidate in the upcoming elections. We wish to categorically state that these reports are false and do not reflect the Hon. MP’s current position or intentions.

Hon. Cynthia Mamle Morrison, the sitting MP for Agona West, remains committed to serving the constituents and has made no such announcement retracting their decision to run independently. The Hon. MP’s dedication to improving the lives of the people of Agona West and advocating for the constituency’s development continues to be the foremost priority. Any claims suggesting otherwise are attempts to distort the facts and misinform the public.

We urge the media and the general public to disregard these baseless claims and rely only on official statements and verified sources for accurate information. Hon. Cynthia Mamle Morrison remains focused on championing the needs and aspirations of the people of Agona West, with the aim of providing sustainable development and inclusive governance.

As the election season draws closer, we encourage supporters and constituents to remain vigilant and not fall prey to propaganda or false news aimed at misleading the electorate.

Thank you.

Issued by: Office of the Hon. Member of Parliament
Agona West Constituency