The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr. Bryan Acheapong has indicated that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Asuogyamang Constituency of the Eastern Region needs at least 800 votes to capture the parliamentary seat from the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
According to him, the incumbent NDC MP, Thomas Ampem Nyarko defeated then candidate of the NPP, Paul Asare Ansah with few votes during the 2020 election.
His contention follows the limited voter registration exercise and transfers, hence the NPP need not less than 800 votes per their analysis to unseat the NDC come December 7, 2024.
The Food and Agriculture Minister who doubles as the Member of Parliament for Abetifi Constituency stated that getting 800 votes in Asuogyaman is feasible but requires teamwork and unity to do so.
Dr. Acheampong added that the NPP would by hook or crook win the presidential seat regardless and therefore asked the NDC to abstain from being over-reliant on social media trends.
He made this known at Asuogyaman on Sunday, July 14, 2024, during an engagement exercise with the grassroots of the area which included polling station executives, electoral area coordinators, volunteer groups, and party faithful.
He used the opportunity and entreated them to forgo their differences and rally their support behind the party to win the election and do more for the country in terms of developmental projects.
For his part, the 2020 Parliamentary Candidate for the area, Paul Asare Ansah reiterated his commitment to helping Pius Enam Hadzide to win the parliamentary seat for NPP.
He noted that after losing the parliamentary bid to Pius Hadzide he called all his followers to come on board and work for the party to help break the eight-year term jinx as uniformity is all that the elephant family needs.
The Parliamentary Candidate for the Constituency, Pius Hadzide thanked Paul Asare Ansah who is also his uncle together with the other aspirants for throwing their support behind him in the quest to reclaim the seat.
He concluded by asking whosoever he had offended in any way during his campaign for the primary to forgive him for peace to reign.
In his voice, the Eastern Regional Chairman for the NPP, Jeff Konadu Addo commended Paul Asare Ansah for the love and support shown to Pius Enam Hadzide despite his bid proving futile.
“This tells us all that he has the progress of the party at his heart and this is exactly what all the failed parliamentary candidates must emulate to help the party to grow,” he opined.
By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.
Source// Obohnewsonline.com
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