President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has issued a call to the constituents of Assin North, urging them to carefully consider their voting choices and refrain from supporting a candidate who is entangled in court issues.
The President’s remarks were made as part of his vigorous campaign efforts to garner support for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidate in the upcoming Assin North by-election, scheduled to take place on Tuesday, June 27.
Speaking to a sizable crowd of Assin North residents, the President emphasized the need for voters to make informed decisions when casting their ballots. He expressed his concerns about candidates with unresolved legal issues or a questionable track record that might cast doubts on their credibility and commitment to upholding the rule of law.
“It is crucial for us to exercise our voting rights responsibly,” the President stated firmly. “We should not support or vote for individuals who are entangled in legal controversies that may eventually lead them to face imprisonment.
“We need someone who can come and help you. Someone who will work in your interest. I heard Gyakye Quayson say that even in prison, you people will vote for him, can he work from jail? We vote for people to go to Parliament to work, how can he work from prison so don’t vote for someone who will end up in jail, vote for someone who can work to improve your lives.”
The constituency has been grappling with political uncertainty due to the legal challenges faced by its former Member of Parliament, James Gyakye-Quayson.
President Akufo-Addo also dismissed claims that he was influencing the court against Mr Quayson.
According to him, the laws of Ghana have caught up with him.
He added that people seeking political office must have integrity.
He urged them to carefully evaluate the candidates’ backgrounds, qualifications, and reputations before casting their votes in the upcoming by-election.
