The ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Upper West Akim, Joseph Amankwanor has stepped down as the Parliamentary Candidate for the area in the upcoming November elections.
The Legislator has assigned personal reasons for his action, but Kasapafmonline.cominvestigations have revealed that the MP probably stepping down due to ill health and the controversy surrounding his dual citizenship.
The Constituency Chairman, Hope Fiagbeyo who confirmed the news in an exclusive interview with Kasapa FM’s Benjamin Amuzu stated that the party received a letter from the MP’s lawyers indicating that he’s no more interested in contesting as the Parliamentary Candidate for the area.
He disclosed that the party at the National, Regional and Constituency levels have all accepted his decision and as a result has opened nominations. Chairman Fiagbeyo conceded that the exit of Hon. Amankwanor could have a negative effect on the party’s electoral fortunes in the impending election.
“It is possible that this move will affect the NDC’s chances in Upper West Akim with barely five months to the Parliamentary election. We had hopes that since he had already gone for two terms it would have been much easier for the party to retain the seat if he had gone for this election being his third, but the party respects his decision. We have equally good materials who we’re sure will help the party retain the seat.”
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