The parliamentary electoral dynamics in Abuakwa North Constituency of the Eastern Region of Ghana has it that, none of the members of parliament has been able to win the second term in office after the Abuakwa North Constituency was carved out of the Akyem-Abuakwa constituency in 2004 until 2020 and has been one of the safest seats of the ruling NPP until 2004 when the constituency was divided.

After the split, the late Hon Joseph Boakye Danquah Adu became the MP for Abuakwa North but lost the NPP Parliamentary primaries to Professor Samuel Kwadwo Amoako, hence making Hon Joseph Boakye Danquah Adu a one term Member of Parliament.

In 2008, Professor Samuel Kwadwo Amoako won the seat on the ticket of the NPP by polling 14,760 votes, the NDC candidate Simon Peter Asirifi obtained 9,714 votes, Eric Asamoadu Dwapanyin of CPP had 257 and Hagan Asiedu Isaac of PNC had 242 votes, whiles then candidate Nana Akufo-Addo obtained 15,377 votes and Professor Mills had 9,341.

The late Joseph Boakye Danquah Adu, came back strongly to win the fiercely contested Parliamentary primaries with the incumbent MP and subsequently, the 2012 elections with 18,812 votes, whiles the NDC candidate, Mr Victor Smith polled 12,309, in the Presidential, Mr Akufo-Addo obtained 19,162 and then President John Mahama polled 12,309.

Before the 2016 general election, the killing of the then MP, Mr J.B Danquah Adu in February 2016, occasioned a by-election, and Mrs. Gifty Twum-Ampofo, an educationist stood on the ticket of the NPP and won with 10,033 votes, however, the NDC boycotted that bye-election on grounds of sympathy.

Hon. Gifty Twum-Ampofo, as incumbent went on to win the Parliamentary primaries of the NPP and contested in 2016 as their parliamentary candidate and obtained 17,838 votes while his contender, Mr Victor Smith of the NDC obtained 11,754 votes and an Independent Candidate Mr Adjei Danquah Patrick had 524 votes.

Nana Akufo-Addo maintained his dominance in the presidential race with 19,593 votes as against Former President John Mahama of NDC who had 10,004 votes, with the other five candidates obtaining 252 votes in total.

Hon Gifty Twum-Ampofo went ahead once again, to win the NPP primaries against other three contestants in 2020, namely, lawyer Kay Amoah, Mr Kofi Obeng Mensah and Madam Abena Serwah Acheampong.

At a fiercely contested 2020 general elections, the incumbent, Honourable Gifty Twum-Ampofo (NPP) polled 17,653 representing 53.17 percent of the total valid votes cast whilst his closest contender, Mr Charles Darko Yeboah (NDC) also polled 15,551 representing 46.87 percent of the total votes cast.

This is the first time an incumbent member of parliament has been elected for the second term in office in Abuakwa North Constituency.

After being declared as the MP – elect for Abuakwa North Constituency, her joy turned into tears and praised God for the wonderful thing He has done for her.

Hon. Gifty Twum Ampofo couldn’t hide her happiness by appreciating the good works of the Abuakwa North NPP executives for their tremendous support. Let me cease this opportunity to extend my gratitude to my constituents for given 4 more term.

Meanwhile, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo also won the tightly contested 2020 election.

He polled 6,730, 413 which represents 51.59% of the total valid votes cast nationwide whilst
his contender, John Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) polled 6, 214, 889 which represents 47.36% of the total votes cast.

By// Nana Kwasi Asare.

Source// Nopras FM

A group of thirty six(36) card bearing members of the National Democratic Congress(NDC) in Sabon Zongo, New Tafo-Akim, have denounced their membership ahead of the 2020 general elections to join the rulling New Patriotic Party (NPP).

According to the leader of the group, Mr Moro Adams, a former NDC branch executive of Sabon Zongo, they have not seen any improvement in their community and lives after severally voting for the NDC.

He added that, their decision to defect to NPP was informed by the numerous developmental projects and flagship policies the Nana Akufo-Addo led NPP administration
has brought to their community and Ghana as a whole.

He therefore urged all to vote for Nana Akufo-Addo and Hon Gifty Twum-Ampofo Ampofo cometh 7th December,2020 for continuous development.

They declared this publicly when Hon Gifty Twum-Ampofo visited Sabon Zongo community on Thursday 3rd December, 2020 to campaign ahead of the 2020 general elections.

Source// Nopras FM, Kukurantumi

By// Nana Kwasi Asare (OB4)

Constituency and branch Executives, as well as, the rank and file of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Nsawam Adoagyiri Constituency, with bitterness of sorrow in our hearts, announce to the general public the sad and sudden departure of our Constituency Chairman; Dr. Godfried Osei Bonsu Twum, which occured in the afternoon of 1st December, 2020 at Accra.

As at 30th November, 2020, he had been strong on his feet and was deeply involved in the campaign for his party in the run up to the general elections on December 7.

His passing is shocking and has delved a deep blow to the campaign machinery of the party in the Constituency. Indeed, he has left us all dumbfounded and speechless.

The family shall relate to us for onward information to you on the funeral arrangements.

Source//(NDC Dep. Communication Director; Nsawam Adoagyiri Constituency)

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh

President Akufo-Addo has directed the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to provide with immediate effect a 24-hour police protection to Martin A.B.K. Amidu.

This directive comes on the wake of an interview the embattled Ex-Special Prosecutor granted Accra-based Citi 97. 3 FM where he alleged inter alia threats on his life following his resignation from office last Monday, November 16, 2020.

He has also been encouraged by the president to assist the police with details of persons who have made these threats against his life so that they can be dealt with in accordance with the laws of the country.

Credit: Office of The President.

By Esther Domi

A dog that tries to bite its vicious owner will be severely tamed! The long predicted resignation of the Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu, from office has finally come to pass. Thanks to his daring to expose President Akufo-Addo’s hands in the rotten Agyapa Royalties Ltd transactions on which he recently released an analysis of risk of corruption and anti-corruption assessment report. There is a long-held view that Amidu was appointed purposely to serve as a poodle to be remote-controlled from the Jubilee House. He however was oblivious of this hidden fact and tried to be independent and therefore was made to pay the price.
News flooded the airwaves Monday evening reporting the vacation of office of the Special Prosecutor followed by a press release from him and the resignation letter he submitted to the Office of the President. While many were not surprised, others felt vindicated by the resignation. The take of the man himself is of interesting note especially after the death of his mentor J.J. Rawlings and the looming critical elections. Revelations form his missive to the President indicate a developing bad blood between him and Akufo-Addo which results from the President trying to use Amidu as a mischief dog! This is evident in the third paragraph of the resignation letter of the Special Prosecutor:
“The one condition upon which I accepted to be nominated as the Special Prosecutor…was your firm promise to me that you will respect and ensure same by your Government for my independence and freedom of action as the Special Prosecutor. Several things have happened then. But your reaction to my letter with reference number OSP/SCR/20/12/20 AND dated 16th October, 2020… conveying to you the conclusions and observations of the analysis of the risk of corruption and anti-corruption assessment of the Agyapa Royalties Limited transactions convinces me beyond every reasonable doubt that you had laboured under the mistaken belief that I could hold the office of the Special Prosecutor as your poodle.”
The next paragraph confirms his perception where he stated that the Chief of Staff delivered an urgent message from the President instructing Mr. Amidu not to do anything with the report. Mr. Amidu felt this is a clear attempt to prevent him from taking further action against the corrupt members of the President’s family indicted in the report. The President obviously was also afraid any further action by the SP was going to reveal his own involvement in the shameful corrupt deal and cause heavy disaffection for his ailing government which is facing rejection from the electorate in the upcoming general elections.
The unfolding events at the corruption fighting front which undermines any success in the exercise has revealed President Akufo-Addo is not interested in fighting corruption. This explains his overt clearing of corruption scandals in his government since 2017 and the hounding out of office of the Auditor-General. With the resignation of the SP, the highway is now cleared for Akufo-Addo’s sakawa gang to speed up the final onslaught in their broad day robbery of the state.

The Aburihene, Otoobour Djan Kwasi II has hinted that, he’s of the optimistic that Ghana will not witness any form of chaos nor hooliganism before, during and after the 2020 general elections.

According to him, the country would observe a peaceful and successful elections, since this is not the first time Ghanaians are heading for a poll to exercise their franchise in both the Presidential and Parliamentary front to decide who leads the country and represent its counstituents in Parliament.

The Paramount Chief who also doubles as the Adontenghene for the Akuapem Traditional Council in the Eastern Region, therefore noted that since he’s confidence of a peaceable election, he will embark on a ‘peaceful tour’ to all polling centres in Akuapem South Counstituency to ensure electorates cast their vote and return home peacefully.

“We have had 7th polls before to successfully elected both the Parliamentarians and the Prez and nothing happens to the country. So this 8th polls we are preparing ourselves to go will also be a very successful one” he told KONTIHEN KOFI OBOH, Kingdom FM’s Eastern Regional Correspondent.

Nana Otoobour II, used the opportunity to call on his fellow colleagues Chiefs to imitate his move to help facilitate and attain the free and fair election which would complement the “peace” the country is calling for.

“if you’re Chief you can also do the same to tour the various polling centres to monitor how the voting procedure is going on because our people have homage for us. Even if someone has planned to do something bad at the centre and immediately that person sees you it put fears in that person to put a stop to it” he advised.

Notwithstanding, he categorically stated that he will discipline and dealt with anyone who tries to tarnish the good name of Akuapem South Constituency into “disrepute” during the electioneering process.

Lastly but not the least on preaching peace on the forthcoming general election, Otoobour Djan Kwasi II charged Ghanaians not to be influence by ‘vote buying’ from Political leaders, but, instead; accept any sum of amount that would be offered and vote wisely for whoever that can help developed the country, stressing that “only God knows who will be our next President’.

The Aburihene further pleaded with Ghanaians to take extra careful about their lives since covid still exist. He again warned that, UK and US just got strikes with the second wave of the deadly pandemic, thus underscore the need to be vigilant since Ghana can’t be compared to the aforementioned developed Nations as they are far advanced in medications and infrastructural wise to combat the disease.

Otoobour Djan Kwasi II, moreover, expressed his worry on the manner in which politicians have exibited on their campaign and rallies for power without enforcing their followers to adhere to the preventive protocols i.e. wearing nose mask and the likes, thus believes Ghana won’t get things on a silva platter should the disease strikes again.

“Prez Akufo-Addo should reenforced the covid-19 protocols to save people’s live. He shouldn’t sit down and relaxed because of the campaign”

“if you win the elections and your citizens fall sick whom will you ruled over. Our health is more important than the elections” he pleaded.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source/obohnews.

Ghana went into ‘a state of black’ on Thursday November 12, 2020 as the founder for the National Democratic Congress(NDC), party and former Prez of the Republic, H. E. Jerry John Rawlings passed away at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in the Greater Accra Region for short illness. This, the entire nation has been left on the hook of mourning his death.

Following this; The Chief of Aburi who doubles as the Adonteng Chief for Akuapem Traditional Council in the Eastern Region, Otoobour Djan Kwasi II has said, he was shocked and speechless upon hearing the saddened death of the former Prez Jerry Rawlings.

According to him, he didn’t heard of the former President’s sickness since he recently assisted him to buried his late Mother. Thus, the Paramount Chief disclosed that he couldn’t believe the news untill Prez Akufo-Addo issued a statement and announced his saddened dismissal.

Otoobour Djan II, whose relationship with the late first president of the fourth Republic of Ghana cannot be questionable, indicated that he got wept after realising a great giant of our beloved country have been lost.

“I know him long time ago, he has been attending Aburi Odwira festival since 1988 when I became a Chief of Aburi in every year and its very unfortunate to loose him” he cried out.

Furtherance, Otoobour Djan Kwasi II added “later on, we became a close friends and he does invite me for a programme and even sometimes when he come for a visit, we go to Aburi gardens to sit there and have a conversation. He never mentioned my name ‘Nana Djan Kwasi’ but, he always called me ‘me nua'(my brother)”.

He made these remarks known to Kingdom FM’s KONTIHEN KOFI OBOH in an exclusive interview at his Paramountcy in Aburi.

He however, recalled few legacies left behind by the late President, JJ Rawlings as he noted his Charisma and toughness towards his move to become the first ‘Head of State’ to fight against corruption in the country of which most Ghanaians commended and applauded him for such hallmarks.

“H. E. Jerry John Rawlings served the country with humility. He sometimes go to farm and carry cocoa and adding that he even went ahead to weed the railway lines with his military men when he was the Prez of the Republic”.

“Not long ago, late Rawlings alighted from his car and directs traffic to ensure traffic-free on the road. He also restored discipline in the country when he was the President.” Otoo Djan Kwasi II emotionally recalled.

The late H. E. Jerry John Rawlings whose immense contribution and development can not be forgotten becomes and remains the first ever President of the fourth Republic of the country, Ghana.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh

Source// Obohnews.

The Minority in Parliament is deeply saddened at the tragic news of the passing of Former President and Founder of the National Democratic Congress, H.E. Jerry John Rawlings.

It is most difficult to come to terms with this shocking development considering that only a few weeks ago he looked well and hearty when we visited his home to commiserate with him on the loss of his dear mother.

Ghana and I dare say Africa has lost a political icon. Ghana owes her current democratic credentials as a peaceful and stable democracy to Jerry John Rawlings. He is unmatched in the fight against corruption as he made it a high risk activity.

His motivation for public service was for the public good. He selflessly and relentlessly fought cronysm, nepotism and graft. His death must inspire all to seek the national interest.

We offer our deepest condolences to his family, particularly our colleague, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings.

The void created by his departure cannot be filled. Ghana has lost a dedicated public servant par excellence.

All Minority MPs have accordingly suspended our campaigns consistent with the leadership exhibited by our Flagbearer, H.E. John Dramani Mahama.

May the Lord grant President Rawlings’ soul peaceful eternal rest.

Source: Haruna Iddrisu (MP)
[Minority Leader]

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh

The leading member of the opposition People’s Convention (PNC) who doubles as the Evangelist and Missionary, Rev. Samuel Adjei Debrah has launched a peaceful campaign in Koforidua ahead of the December 7, polls.

Addressing the press, he said, Ghana as a country has come very far and we the citizens must do well not to engage in any activity that will disturb the peace and stability we have enjoyed since the Fourth Republic.

” It has been observed that some politicians mount platforms with insults and character assassination, and sometimes engage in tribal politics which must not be encouraged” he continue.

Rev. Adjei Debrah adds, politicians must see themselves as one people belonging to one country, with a common objective to improve the lives of the citizens.

“It is imperative , therefore, for political leaders to be mindful of statements they make on political platforms in order to maintain our enviable peace” he advice.

In view of this, I wish to embark on a National Campaign to call on all the political leaders, religious leaders, chiefs, opinion leaders and the general public to commit to and promote peaceful general elections, support and also add their voices to the peace campaign.

Rev. Samuel Adjei Debrah made a humble appeal to interested parties to kindly contribute spiritually , financially and physically to support this move.

By//Kontihen Kofi Oboh

Source// Obohnews

Hundreds of Residents in Abuakwa North Constituency in the Eastern Region walked with the Member of Parliament for the constituency including some of the NPP regional executives.

These walking into victory health walk began from Awoayɛ in oseim through to New Tafo to Old Tafo and ended at Kukurantumi. The principal streets of Abuakwa North filled with the NPP colours which comprises of red, white and blue.

Addressing the NPP members at Kukurantumi the capital town of the Abuakwa North Municipality, the Hon. Member of Parliament for the constituency who doubles as the Deputy Minister of Education in charge of Technical and Vocational Education and Training institutions in Ghana (TVET), Mrs. Gifty Twum Ampofo admonished Ghanaians especially her constituents to be extra careful not do mistake to sell their colour TV to go and purchase black and white TV. Because Black and White is archaic

She indicated that, the good people of Abuakwa North have benefited a lot from the Akufo-Addo led NPP gov’t. All the developmental projects we have done is visible.

Hon. Gifty Twum said, when she assumed office as the MP for the constituency, they were having only 8 school feeding programme but now they have increased it to 30, we have also increased Livelihood Against the Poverty (LEAP) from 6 to 251.

“The dream of Prez Nana Addo for the implementation of the Free Senior High School education policy in Ghana has given an equal opportunity to every Ghanaian child to have access to education without any stress unlike those days” she praised.

She continue to say, many people are of the view that after completion of school, “where will this SHS graduates will be going”
The good news is that Prez Akufo-Addo says, “if you have completed SHS and you have gotten admission to University provided you have the Ghana card. You are entitled to go for the student loan trust fund to further your education at the tertiary level” You will refurbished it when complete school and you get job doing.

Hon. Gifty Twum Ampofo pleaded with Ghanaians especially her constituents to vote NPP to continue their good works.

The Eastern Region Communication Director for the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr. David Prah heavily descend on the Flagbearer of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) former Prez John Dramani Mahama for saying that, “in the eastern region if you put human being and animal to go for elections and if you put the NPP colours on the animal, they will vote for the animal over the human being” when he tours the region for 4 days.

…..And these statement didn’t go down well with the NPP executives in the region. So we are giving him 48hrs to come and render an unqualified apology to us otherwise he will hear from us.

Mr. Prah further stated, this statement by the NDC Flagbearer will not change the minds of the people in the eastern region to vote NDC. Definitely the NPP will continue to rule eastern in the region whether he like or not.

“Many developmental projects is going in the region. Prez Akufo-Addo has been good to the people of the eastern region. We have one University in Somanya and as for the one district one factory is uncountable in the region” he revealed.

Mr. David Prah therefore urged the Abuakwa North constituents to vote Prez Nana Addo and Hon. Gifty Twum Ampofo to do more for us.

By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.

Source// Obohnews