NDC Primaries: Party office locked as Muntaka contender fails to file nomination forms

An aspirant contesting the sitting NDC Member of Parliament for Asawasi, Muntaka Mubarak was left disappointed after he, together with his supporters was locked out at the party’s office Thursday.

Masawudu Mubarick, was at the NDC regional office to file his nomination forms ahead of the parliamentary primaries.

Our Ashanti Regional Correspondent reported that security was on high alert as supporters of Mr Mubarick thronged the party office to support him.

At the time of filing this report, the party regional office had remained closed amidst growing concerns there are plans by top party executives in the region to disallow Mr Mubarick to contest the elections.

The development also left party bigwigs including Alhassan Tapsoba, a security committee member stranded at the party office as party activities appear grounded.

Some disappointed delegates who spoke to Dailymailgh.com expressed disappointment over the development.

“I doubt if the party is ready for power. This is not the attributes of a democratic party. These are attempts to frustrate the process but that will not wash,” a visibly unhappy supporter said.

“We are sleeping here until our aspirant files…we are not saying Muntaka has done nothing. All that we are calling for is change,” another said.

Petition

Speaking to Newsmen over the development, Mr Mubarick expressed shock over the development.

He accused some party executives of sabotage and schemed attempts to frustrate the electoral process.

He indicated that his outfit has petitioned relevant authorities including national executives to resolve the issue.

“The party has structures and so I have written to the national executives to resolve this impasse,” explained Mr Mubarick adding that: “I believe the party in its wisdom will put matters to rest.”

Meanwhile, sitting Member of Parliament and Minority Chief Whip, Muntaka Mubarak is expected to file his nomination form, which officially closes on Friday, July 19.

Source: Daily Mail GH

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