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We Must Address Concerns Of Disgruntled Members – Ejisu MP-Elect To NPP
The newly elected Ejisu MP, Kwabena Boateng, has highlighted the importance of reconnecting with disaffected New Patriotic Party (NPP) members as the party prepares for the 2024 elections.
Mr Boateng in his acceptance speech, stressed the need for the NPP to engage with supporters who may have become disenchanted and left the party, particularly as the party aims to secure another term in office.
He expressed readiness to lead efforts in reaching out to these individuals, to bring them back into the NPP fold and to strengthen the party’s chances in the upcoming elections.
Mr Boateng reiterated the importance of unity within the party and highlighted the significance of ensuring that all members are actively involved and engaged in the party’s activities.
“That is the work for us to do, some of these things are typical of party democracies. After elections, whether it is internal or at the national level against other political parties, these things do happen, especially with internal elections. They do happen.
“The task is for us to go down and talk to our people. They are our people; I do not think that the party is minded or that I the MP-elect will neglect anybody. Not at all.”
“Political parties are built with multitudes, you need the people. So, my task is to go down there and be with my people, listen to them and whatever constitutes the disagreements, my job is to make sure that we jaw-jaw and find a common ground that will benefit the party,” he stressed.
Mr Boateng emerged victorious in the Ejisu by-election, securing 27,782 votes, which accounted for 55.8% of the total votes cast.
His closest rival, Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, an Independent Candidate, who is also a former MP for the area garnered 21,534 votes, representing 43.24% of the total votes.
The by-election was held following the passing of the incumbent Member of Parliament and Deputy Finance Minister, Dr. John Ampontuah Kumah, on March 7.
Credit: Ernest K Arhinful
