The processes preceding the parliamentary primary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Odododiodio constituency have been put on hold until further notice.
The Functional Executive Committee (FEC) of the party has referred the disturbances that occurred to a special committee for investigation and final determination of the matters arising in the exercise.
During the party’s vetting of candidates at the national headquarters, a riot ensued which led to the disruption of the process.
According to the release from the party, one of the candidates who has been cleared was not eligible per some party supporters who were at the scene, leading to the disturbances.
In a statement issued Tuesday, October 17, 2023, the FEC of the party says the decision was arrived after careful consideration by the leadership.
The Odododiodio constituency had to embark on a parliamentary primary after its incumbent MP who was also the 2024 candidate for the upcoming elections, Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, pulled out of the process.
Find below the statement issued by the FEC.
PRESS STATEMENT
For Immediate Release
17th October, 2023
FEC REFERS ODODODIODIO PARLIAMENTARY PRIMARY DISTURBANCES TO SPECIAL COMMITTEE.
At its regular meeting on Tuesday, 17th October, 2023, the Functional Executive Committee (FEC) of the NDC discussed the unfortunate incident that occurred at its Greater Accra Regional Office during the vetting of aspirants for the Odododiodio Constituency parliamentary primary of the party.
After extensive deliberations, FEC referred the violence that occurred and an appeal process that has been filed in respect of the eligibility of one of the aspirants, to a Special Committee to investigate and make appropriate recommendations.
The Special Committee comprises of;
1. Rt. Hon. Edward Doe Adjaho- Former Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of Ghana
2. Dr. Samuel Sarpong- National Vice Chairman, NDC
3. Mr. George Loh- Deputy, Director Legal, NDC
4. Obuobia Darko-Opoku- Deputy Director of Communications, NDC
5. Hon. Peter Lanchene Toobu- MP for Wa West Constituency
In the meantime, all processes relative to the party’s parliamentary primary in the Odododiodio Constituency have been put on hold pending the outcome of investigations by the Special Committee.
SIGNED.
Hon. Fifi Fiavi Kwetey
General Secretary
