Amenfi Central: incumbent MP withdraws from race, ceding way to Joana Cudjoe
The incumbent Member of Parliament for Amenfi Central, Peter Kwakye Ackah, has withdrawn from the NDC rerun race, scheduled for today, September 8, 2024.
This made it possible for Joana Gyan Cudjoe to be acclaimed as the party’s parliamentary candidate.
The Member of Parliament’s decision has been met with delight from party members in the constituency, who believe that Gyan Cudjoe is the ideal candidate to represent their interests in Parliament.
Meanwhile, Gyan Cudjoe, who has been campaigning tirelessly in the constituency, has promised to bring development and prosperity to the area.
In the earlier parliamentary primary conducted in Amenfi Central on May 13, 2023, Joana Gyan Cudjoe emerged victorious with 756 votes, beating incumbent MP, Peter Yaw Kwakye Ackah, who followed closely with 575 votes.
However, five contestants later sued the winner Joana Gyan Cudjoe, the NDC, and the Electoral Commission, citing that the winner forged her voter ID and NDC party card.
A few hours later, Joana Gyan released a statement acknowledging the decision by the leadership of the NDC and announced her readiness to contest in the rerun.
She believes the rerun will offer a “renewed opportunity to come together and build a stronger Amenfi Central Constituency”.
She assured members of the National Democratic Congress and the people of Amenfi Central of her commitment to progress, development, and empowerment.