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NDC Annuls Amenfi Central Primaries Amidst Legal Challenges, Announces Rerun
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has taken a decisive step in the Amenfi Central Constituency, announcing the annulment of the previous parliamentary primaries held on May 13th, 2023. This decision, made by the party’s Functional Executive Committee at a meeting on September 3rd, 2024, stems from ongoing legal challenges concerning the election.
The annulment follows a lawsuit filed in the Sekondi High Court, where the plaintiffs sought, among other reliefs, the nullification of the original election results and the implementation of a rerun. The plaintiffs argued that the election was marred by irregularities, specifically citing allegations that Joana Cudjoe Gyan, the declared winner of the primaries, had forged her voter’s ID and NDC party card.
In light of these legal challenges and the party’s commitment to ensuring a fair and transparent electoral process, the NDC’s Functional Executive Committee has decided to annul the previous primaries and proceed with a new round of elections.
The party has outlined a swift timeline for the rerun, beginning with the opening of nominations on Friday, September 6th, 2024. The subsequent steps, including nomination filing, vetting, appeals, and the actual election, are scheduled to take place over the next two days, culminating in the new primaries on Sunday, September 8th, 2024.
This decision highlights the NDC’s commitment to addressing concerns regarding the integrity of its electoral process and ensuring that the chosen candidate for Amenfi Central is selected through a fair and impartial process. The swift timeline for the rerun signals the party’s urgency to solidify their candidate for the upcoming general elections while also addressing any potential concerns or dissatisfaction within the constituency membership.
The nullification of the previous primaries and the subsequent rerun in Amenfi Central underscores the importance of robust electoral processes within political parties. The NDC’s decision to respond to the legal challenge and implement a new round of elections demonstrates its commitment to upholding democratic principles and ensuring a credible selection of its parliamentary candidate.
