By: Ama Gyamfuah
Peter Kwakye-Ackah, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Amenfi Central, has withdrawn his independent candidacy for the 2024 elections.
In a statement, he explained that his decision follows the Sekondi High Court’s clearance of NDC candidate Joana Cudjoe to participate in the December 7 election.
With just 18 days remaining, the incumbent MP stated that continuing as an independent candidate is no longer a viable option.
“I would like to thank the Elders of the party and other leading members of the party for their invaluable counsel that has led to this decision in the supreme interest of the party,” parts of the statement read.
This decision comes after another independent candidate, Dr. Karl Mark Arhin, withdrew from the race to back Madam Joana Cudjoe.
Speaking at a rally in Kyeikrom on November 16, alongside NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, Dr. Arhin explained that his independent candidacy was a temporary move to ensure the NDC remained in contention during Cudjoe’s legal challenges.
It remains unclear whether Mr. Kwakye-Ackah will extend his support to Madam Cudjoe.
Read statement below:
PRESS STATEMENT
18TH NOVEMBER, 2024
WITHDRAWAL FROM AMENFI CENTRAL PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION.
I wish to inform the good people of Amenfi Central and the general public of my decision to withdraw my independent candidature from the 2024 Amenfi Central Parliamentary election forthwith.
Under the decision by the High Court and the Electoral Commission to clear the NDC’s parliamentary candidate for this year’s election, I believe that my reasons for filing to contest the election as an independent candidate are no longer tenable.
I would like to thank the Elders of the party and other leading members of the party for their invaluable counsel that has led to this decision in the supreme interest of the party.
Long live the NDC, long live Amenfi Central, long live Ghana.………………………………….
HON. PETER YAW KWAKYE-ACKAH
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT, AMENFI CENTRAL