Ejisu By-Election: Former Ejisu MP goes independent in upcoming by-election | 3News

Former Member of Parliament (MP) for the Ejisu Constituency, Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, has declared his intention to contest the upcoming by-election scheduled for April 30, 2024as an independent candidate.

According to a statement issued by the former MP’s camp on April 12, 2024, the party’s failure to address serious issues with the voter album and other irregularities noticed during the Ejisu polling station executive elections is what led him to decide to contest in the election as an independent candidate.

“The genesis of this decision traces back to the tumultuous Ejisu polling station executive elections, marred by irregularities that would have been deemed unacceptable in any democratic society.

Rather than adhering to the democratic process, the late MP of Ejisu, with the assistance of the Regional Executives of the NPP, arbitrarily handpicked individuals to fill key positions, a blatant disregard for the party’s constitution and its fundamental principles”, the statement noted.

The statement also highlights errors in the polling station executive election process by claiming that certain individuals were handpicked for important positions by the deceased MP with assistance from regional party executives.

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Owusu-Aduomi to contest Ejisu by-elections as Independent Candidate: A stand against party irregularities

In a bold move that highlights the importance of upholding democratic principles within political parties, Hon.

Ing Kwabena Owusu Aduomi has announced his decision to contest the Ejisu by-elections as an independent candidate.

This decision stems from the reluctance of the National Leadership of the NPP to address crucial concerns regarding the existing delegates album, a matter that strikes at the heart of party integrity and fairness.

The genesis of this decision traces back to the tumultuous Ejisu polling station executive elections, marred by irregularities that would have been deemed unacceptable in any democratic society.

Rather than adhering to the democratic process, the late MP of Ejisu, with the assistance of the Regional Executives of the NPP, arbitrarily handpicked individuals to fill key positions—a blatant disregard for the party’s constitution and its fundamental principles.

Such actions have rightfully stirred vehement protests from conscientious party members and stakeholders across the nation.

It is a reminder that no individual or party is above the law, and that the will of the people must always be respected and upheld.

As the Ejisu by-elections loom on the horizon, Hon.