Deputy General Secretary of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has said the party’s quest to recapture the Ablekuma North parliamentary seat in the ongoing rerun is anchored on a desire to bring development to the constituency.
According to him, the constituency has been left behind in terms of infrastructure and poverty reduction despite the New Patriotic Party (NPP) holding the seat since 1992.
Speaking to journalists at one polling station, Mr. Gbande believes victory for the NDC’s candidate, Ewurabena Aubynn, will ensure the people get the needed attention from government.
“This election is not about political colours; it means national development for the people of Ablekuma North. We are determined that we’ll partner with our parliamentary candidate so her government in power can change the narrative,” he said.
He also criticized the Akufo-Addo administration for what he described as its failure to address the constituency’s pressing needs.
“You can see the drainage problems. You can see the level of poverty left on these people. They are Ghanaians and deserve a share of the national cake,” he said.
His comment comes as voters in 19 polling stations return to the polls on Friday, July 11, to decide who becomes their Member of Parliament after six months of impasse.
Despite its candidate Nana Akua Owusu Afriyie contesting, the NPP, however, is boycotting the exercise over disagreements with the Electoral Commission’s decision.
