Member of Parliament for Odododiodio Constituency Nii Lante Vanderpuye says he will step aside for aspiring New Patriotic Party candidate Nii Lante Bannerman if the NPP aspirant is able to get over 35% of votes during the 2016 elections.
One of the election flashpoints in Accra, Odododiodio Constituency erupted into violence Friday evening when supporters of National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party(NPP) clashed at a 3FM parliamentary debate. V
The supporters had gathered at the Bukom Square to cheer on their respective candidates who were taking part in the debate when tempers flared. Candidate for the NDC Nii Lante Vanderpuye, who is also a minister of state, and NPP’s Nii Lante Bannerman were ushered to the event grounds by hundreds of their faithfuls with chants.
Speaking to TV3, Mr Vanderpuye accused the NPP candidate of starting the fight and vowed to vacate his seat if Bannerman is able to get more than 35 per cent of the votes. “They did all they wanted to do but at the end of the day they know they will never win the elections”. Asked why he had concluded on Bannerman’s fate in the elections, the Youth and Sports Minister replied that he is ready to step aside for his opponent if he registers more than 35 per cent of the votes. “If Bannerman is to get more than 35% of the votes, I will give it to him,” he said. “We have not started yet and if this is the way they want to start it then we are determined to have free peaceful elections and make sure we win conclusively. “They can decide to come to every programme with machetes, bottles and stones and we know we have elections to win and we will win. “I want to assure him that Nii Lante Vanderpuye is not a coward and if he thinks he’s a man and calls me a coward then he should meet me one-on-one”.
Source: 3news.com
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I think this man should rather be a boxer than a minister. He will loose this years election. Bombocrat
A very proud amphibian.***barred word*** man who couldn't complete law school
BUUUUUSSSH MAN. YOU DESERVE A PLACE IN BUKOM SQUARE NOT THE SPORTS MINISTRY. WHAT WERE YOU DOING AT GBC.
one of the worst things that ever happened to mother Ghana was to have this scumbag as a minister. be there bragging..December 2016 is just around the corner.
Look at this ***barred word*** i.d.i.o.t who does not understand English and Maths. When the fellow beats you, you are already out so what is the sense in stepping aside? Movitor!!!!!
Illogical statement. If you lose,you've already stood aside. You better stand aside now for you are a loser
@ Donald trump Nah take it easy , he's entitled to his Opinion . Remember Politics is a game , NPP man contesting should just up his game . Please read more about Politics , I pray Maham lose though but with the parliamentarians I don't give a f**k , Mahama is our big problem . God bless 🇬🇭✌🏾️🙏🏾
You will surely retire I bet you.
just look at who is talking ,the face like a retired boxer.over confidence ,u just wait n see