What can NPP point to in Kumawu as government in power — NDC storm constituency ahead of by-election

John Dramani Mahama, the leader of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) joined Johnson Asiedu Nketia, the party's national chairman today in the Sekyere Kumawu constituency to stir the party's campaign ahead of the by-election on May 23, 2023.

The New Patriotic Party (NPP), which has held the Kumawu Parliamentary seat since 1992, is under threat of being snatched by the opposition NDC and an Independent Candidate who is more popular.

The NDC flagbearer Mr Mahama has led an NDC delegation made up of the national chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia, national organizer Joseph Yamin, Dr. Frank Amoakohene and other big guns in the party in what is described as an aggressive campaign.

In an interview with GHone News, National Organizer Joseph Yammin expressed confidence in the party's candidate who he claim is popular due to his hard work in the constituency.

“Our candidate is a local man who is a direct relative of the late Philip Basoa after campaigning with him in the constituency. I’m confident we will win the seat.”

He added, “The NPP achievements in the Sekyere Kumawu district in the last 6-7 years is the overnight construction of roads to buy votes in the by-election. They have nothing to show in the district. We were building a district hospital for the district which was about 70% complete, they have abandoned the project. We gave Kumawu potable drinking water for the first time. What can the NPP show in the constituency as Government in power for Kumawu.”

Bernard Antwi Boasiako Boasiako, popularly known as Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the Party, has spent the last week moving his team to the constituency to campaign. To make sure his party wins the election, he has been going from house to house.

Big wigs from the NPP party, including National Chairman Stephen Ntim, National Organizer Nana Boakye, Chief of Staff Frema Opare and Kennedy Agyapong, joined the Wontumi-led campaign team in the constituency to campaign for the party.

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and other flagbearer aspirants such as Alan Kyerematen, Joe Ghartey, Dr. Akoto Afriyie and other personalities have stormed the constituency with President Akufo-Addo scheduled to join them on Sunday.

Minister of Roads and Highways Kwasi Amoako Attah who inspected overnight road construction works in the constituency was accused of luring the voters. He has however denied constructing roads overnight to canvass for votes ahead of the by-election.

“We are not constructing Kumawu district roads because of the by-election. It was part of the project we were doing in Kwabre East constituency. It is rather unfortunate that the project started three days after the demise of the MP. We are constructing the project to honor him for his work to the party and his constituency,” the Minister stated.