NPP, NDC parliamentary candidates file nomination in Tema

By Laudia Sawer, GNA
Tema, Sept 30, GNA - Parliamentary candidates for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have filed their nomination to contest for the four constituencies in the Tema Metropolis and Kpone-Katamanso.

Mr Joseph Nii Laryea Afotey Agbo, NDC candidate for Kpone-Katamanso, was the first to successfully file at about 10:50 hours.

Mr Agbo, who was accompanied by party executives, said meeting the requirements for the filing was smooth since this was his forth time to go through the process.

On the issue of declaration of assets, he said even though he did so when appointed the Greater Accra Regional Minister, the time given by the Electoral Commission was too short.

The incumbent Member of Parliament promised to embark on a clean campaign devoid of insults and allegations.

Mr Carlos Ahinkorah, NPP parliamentary candidate for Tema West, who also filed, thanked the EC for the opportunity to file and contest in the elections.

Mr Ahinkorah also thanked his party members for giving him the opportunity to contest for the seat and called for unity to ensure that they maintain the Tema West seat.

Mr Kempes Ofosuware, NDC Tema East candidate, also filed while Mr Charles Boateng, NPP Tema Central Chairman, filed on behalf of Mr Kofi Brako, candidate for the constituency.

Returning officers for the various constituencies accepted the forms and explained that due to an ongoing court case on the amount to be paid, the bankers draft for the payment cannot be accepted now.

The Tema EC office came to life as members of the NPP and NDC thronged there amidst drumming, singing, dancing and shouting of party slogans in support of their candidates.

GNA