The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has endorsed John Dumelo as the parliamentary candidate for the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency ahead of the 2024 general elections.
This comes after the two other contestants agreed to quit the race to support Mr Dumelo.
“As a result of this harmonious agreement we proudly endorse and present Mr John Dumelo as the official NDC parliamentary candidate for Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency for the upcoming 2024 parliamentary elections,” a statement issued by the constituency chairman Bismark Ahorvi Ayitey on Sunday, August 13 said.
The party also called on the general public and supporters of the NDC to rally behind Mr. Dumelo to snatch the seat from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2024 polls.
"We call upon all party members, supporters, constituents, and the public to rally behind Mr. John Dumelo and support his campaign wholeheartedly. Together, let us work towards the shared goal of securing victory for the NDC in Ayawaso West Wuogon and building the Ghana we want together."
One of the aspirants, Fred Nuamah last week pulled out from the Ayawaso West Wuogon NDC Parliamentary Primary and pledged his pledged to Dumelo.
According to the actor, the decision to pull out of the race was 'personal'.
After careful consideration and extensive discussions with the rank and file of our party, I have resolved to withdraw and support @johndumelo as the Parliamentary Candidate for the NDC in Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency going into the 2024 general elections.
— Moses B. Acheampong (Esq./Pharm) (@Sire_MBA) August 13, 2023
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Below is the party’s full statement
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency, hereby issues this press statement to officially announce a significant development in our parliamentary candidate selection process for the 2024 general elections.
Upon further consultation with the party hierarchy and after engaging in constructive discussions with all the aspirants, we are pleased to inform the General Public that the two other aspirants have graciously accepted to give the nod to Mr. John Dumelo to represent the party.
As a result of this harmonious agreement, we proudly endorse and present Mr. John Dumelo as the official NDC Parliamentary Candidate for Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency for the upcoming 2024 Parliamentary Elections.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the other aspirants who have demonstrated their loyalty to the party and its values by making this selfless decision for the greater good of the NDC and the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency.
We call upon all party members, supporters, constituents, and the public to rally behind Mr. John Dumelo and support his campaign wholeheartedly. Together, let us work towards the shared goal of securing victory for the NDC in Ayawaso West Wuogon and building the Ghana we want together.
We sincerely appreciate the efforts of the party hierarchy in reaching this consensus.