NPP primaries: K.T. Hammond wants his challenger Sammy Binfoh disqualified

Member of Parliament for Adansi Asokwa, Mr Kobina Tahir Hammond, has lodged a fresh petition with the National Vetting Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), calling for the disqualification of all three contenders in the party's parliamentary primaries.

This move comes after Hammond's initial petition to the Ashanti Regional Vetting Committee on January 2, 2024, seeking the disqualification of his primary opponent, Mr Sammy Binfoh Darkwa, was dismissed.

The vetting committee, led by NPP National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye and Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, cleared both candidates, allowing them to commence their campaign for the primary.

Expressing dissatisfaction with the outcome, Mr Hammond has escalated the matter to the National Vetting Committee, citing his discontent with the regional committee's decision.

In the petition, Mr Hammond contends that his opponents, including Sammy Binfoh Darkwa, the Managing Director of the Ghana Publishing Company, are ineligible to participate in the parliamentary primaries, citing violations of Article 12(4) and (7) of the party's constitution.

Mr Hammond is urging the National Vetting Committee to disqualify his opponents based on the allegations he has levied against them, accusing them of non-membership in the NPP and insufficient contributions to the constituency's advancement.

Meanwhile, the campaign leading up to the January 27 primaries has gained momentum, with aspirants intensifying efforts to engage delegates in anticipation of the upcoming election.

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