An impartial candidate vying for the parliamentary seat in Wassa Amenfi Central Dr Karl Mark Arhin has publicly endorsed Joana Gyan-Cudjoe, the NDC’s parliamentary candidate for the realm.
What’s much more intriguing is that Arhin revealed he was as soon as a caretaker for Gyan-Cudjoe, and together with her latest courtroom case victory, their private connection has develop into clear. This endorsement might be a game-changer, as Arhin’s supporters could now throw their weight behind Gyan-Cudjoe, doubtlessly altering the election’s final result.
As a revered determine locally, Arhin’s choice carries vital weight. Notably, he’s a senior lecturer at a prestigious establishment, the place he’s a part of a school that features famend teachers like Prof. Pradeep Sharma, Nana Osei Bonsu, and Dr. Kojo Opoku Aidoo.
His affect and fame may considerably increase Gyan-Cudjoe’s marketing campaign, making her an excellent stronger contender for the parliamentary seat. This surprising twist has definitely added an thrilling layer to the Wassa Amenfi Central election
At a mini rally held at Kyeikrom within the Amenfi Central constituency to welcome their National chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketsiah Dr Karl Mark Arhin revealed that “I’m thrilled to announce that I’m stepping down from the parliamentary race in Amenfi Central. The ‘landlady’ has returned, and it’s none other than Madam Joana Gyan Cudjoe! As someone who was once her caretaker, I’m proud to endorse her and pledge my support, along with my family’s. I urge you all to do the same”.
“If you see my picture on the ballot, please don’t vote for me; instead, choose Joana Gyan Cudjoe, number two, and John Dramani Mahama, number eight. Let’s rally behind them.”
Johnson Asiedu Nketsia, the National Chairman of the NDC, has shed some mild on Dr. Karl Mark Arhin’s impartial candidacy within the Wassa Amenfi Central constituency. According to Asiedu Nketsia, permitting Dr. Arhin to run as an impartial was a strategic transfer, not a results of inside battle or disagreement throughout the social gathering.
The purpose was to faucet into Dr. Arhin’s private attraction and fame to win the seat as they anticipate the judgment of Joana Gyan ‘s court case and this showcasing the NDC’s willingness to assume outdoors the field and adapt to realize electoral success.
“In our party, it’s unheard of for someone to run as an independent, but we made an exception this time. Our national executives decided to support Dr. Karl Mark Arhin’s independent candidacy due to the prolonged court processes. We believed the NPP was behind the delays, thinking that without Joana Gyan Cudjoe, we wouldn’t have a candidate in the constituency, giving them an easy win for the first time since 1992.”
“To counter this, we strategically placed Dr. Arhin as a backup option to challenge the NPP. This decision wasn’t taken lightly, and we acknowledge it’s unconventional, but we didn’t see it as a crime. It was a deliberate move to ensure our party’s presence in the constituency.” He acknowledged.
It’s fascinating to notice that Dr. Arhin has been concerned with the NDC previously, serving because the social gathering’s Deputy Director of International Relations. His appointment to the National Election Steering Committee in 2016 was additionally met with controversy as a consequence of his social gathering affiliation.
However, the National Service Secretariat defended his appointment, stating that his competence was thought-about above his social gathering affiliation.
By Ebenezer Atiemo
