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NPP’s monumental failure led to the defeat of over 40 MPs – Sammy Gyamfi
The National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi has said the defeat of over 40 sitting MPs in the just-ended Parliamentary Primaries of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), was as a result of the monumental failure of the government.
According to him, there could have even been more casualties, if the party had not intervened to ensure 65 MPs went unopposed.
Speaking on Monday at a weekly press briefing in Accra instituted by the Communications arm of the party, Sammy Gyamfi said, the abysmal performance of President Akufo-Addo’s administration caused the defeat.
He noted that it showed the dissatisfaction of their own party members with the non-performance of the government, adding that it was a sign that Ghanaians would reject NPP in the December polls.
“Our checks have revealed that many FIRST TIME MPs lost their seats because no developmental projects have been undertaken in their constituencies in the last three and half years” he indicated.
The governing NPP over the weekend held its parliamentary primaries which was postponed as a result of COVID-19, to select candidates to represent the party in 100 constituencies in the country.
The 40 MPs that lost their seats included 11 Parliamentary Select Committee Chairman, two Vice Chairpersons and two regional ministers.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
President John Mahama has arrived in Moscow, Russia, from Ethiopia to participate in the 3rd Russia-Africa Summit.
The summit is being hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
During the visit, President Mahama will join fellow African leaders at the Economic and Humanitarian Forum and summit plenary sessions.
He is also scheduled to hold high-level bilateral talks with President Putin and attend a Kente exhibition organised by the Russia-Ghana Parliamentary Forum.
As part of the visit, the President will receive honorary doctorate degrees from the Russian University of Transport and the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia.
He will also engage Russian businesses and state institutions to advance bilateral cooperation between Ghana and Russia.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Greater Accra Regional Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Moses Abor, has met with the Bono Regional Chairman of the party, Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, to address concerns arising from recent social media developments.
In a statement shared , Mr. Abor said he yesterday visited Chairman Baffoe over comments he made on his show, which had raised concern among some party activists.
According to him, he also engaged Charles Opoku Presidoo and ironed out grievances he had earlier held regarding the matter.
Mr. Abor said he was pleased that in the spirit of unity and the party’s shared commitment to return to power in 2028, they had a constructive conversation and addressed the concerns amicably.
“With the matter now resolved, I encourage all Party activists to let the matter rest and redirect our energy toward holding the NDC accountable for its failures and misleading claims,” he said.
He urged party members to continue making the case to Ghanaians on why Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is the right person to lead the country in 2028.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
