Growing anxiety within the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Okaikwei North is leading to desperate measures against the ruling New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary candidate Nana Ama Dokua Asiamah-Adjei, as the December elections loom.
Facing a formidable challenge, NDC executives in the constituency are reportedly resorting to controversial tactics to discredit Asiamah-Adjei, including a recent attempt to challenge her name in the ongoing voter register exhibition, by petitioning the electoral commission.
The move, spearheaded by a nephew to the incumbent MP Theresa Lardi Awuni with the support of the NDC’s Okaikwei North chairman Gregory Quarshie, has raised eyebrows as Asiamah-Adjei had used the same register to vote in the last district assembly elections.
Sources within the Electoral Commission confirmed receiving the petition, spotlighting the intensifying political maneuvering as the election date nears.
Internal strife appears to be brewing within the NDC ranks over the tactic. Fiifi Taylor, a former constituency chairman, has openly clashed with Quarshie and his executives, describing the effort as a futile and divisive battle. According to insiders, Quarshie’s actions reflect deeper concerns over Asiamah-Adjei’s increasing influence in the constituency, threatening to unseat the NDC’s incumbent MP, Theresa Lardi Awuni.
Asiamah-Adjei, who also serves as the deputy minister of trade, has been a dynamic force in the constituency, transforming the political landscape with her focus on education and healthcare initiatives. She has been instrumental in advocating for government projects, notably pushing for the timely completion of the GARID project in Okaikwei North, which aims to address critical infrastructure needs.
Her proactive engagement has not only raised her profile but has also resonated with constituents, creating a groundswell of support that is rattling her NDC rivals.
“The NDC is clearly feeling the heat,” an NPP source noted. “Asiamah-Adjei’s work speaks for itself, and the constituents are noticing the difference.”
The political tension is set against the broader backdrop of a high-stakes election season, with both major parties vying fiercely for parliamentary dominance. Asiamah-Adjei’s growing traction underscores the NPP’s strategy to reclaim seats in historically contested regions like Okaikwei North.
The unfolding drama in Okaikwei North reflects the high-stakes nature of the December elections, where every move counts and the battle for votes is as much about public perception as it is about policy. With less than four months to go, the political landscape remains volatile, and the NDC’s internal discord could prove costly in their fight to maintain a grip on the constituency.
Source: Daily Mail GH
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