The Functional Executive Committee (FEC) of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially disqualified Michael Nii Yarboi from participating in the upcoming Parliamentary elections for the Odododiodioo Constituency.
This decision follows a comprehensive inquiry conducted by a Special Committee tasked with investigating the incidents of violence that marred the parliamentary aspirants’ vetting session on October 13, 2023.
In light of the findings, FEC has not only disqualified Yarboi but has also levied a collective financial penalty on the other two aspirants, Mr. Alfred Nii Kotei Ashie and Mr. Emmanuel Nii Okai Laryea. This penalty is in response to reported misconduct by their respective supporters, resulting in damage to properties at the vetting center. The FEC holds both Ashie and Laryea jointly responsible for covering the costs incurred due to the property damage.
Below is the full statement
The Functional Executive Committee (FEC), today the 28th of November, 2023 at its meeting at the Headquarters has received the report of the Special Committee set up to investigate the violence that occurred at Odododiodioo Constituency during the vetting of parliamentary aspirants held on October 13, 2023.
The FEC after a careful study of the report has decided as follows:
1. That Mr. Michael Nii Yarboi is not qualified by the provisions of article 41 (8) (b) of the constitution
of the NDC and therefore cannot contest in the Parliamentary elections in Odododiodioo Constituency.
2. That the other two aspirants, Mr Alfred Nii Kotei Ashie and Mr. Emmanuel Nii Okai Laryea whose supporters the Committee’s findings reveal that they caused the damage to properties at the Center of the vetting are hereby surcharged jointly for all the cost of the damage at the centre.
3. That the FEC sends its apologies to Miss Akosua Octhere, the journalist who was manhandled on the vetting day and assures her the party will liaise with her to indemnify all her medical bills.
The FEC further directs its election directorate to take immediate steps to organize the parliamentary primaries for the Odododiodioo Constituency.
