The constituency executives of the Atebubu-Amantin Constituency have petitioned the leadership of their party to express their dissatisfaction over the delay in nominating a Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the area.
In the petition, the executives outlined several concerns, questioning why the nomination process has been stalled despite following the laid-down selection procedures.
They stated that after the regional vetting, three candidates were shortlisted and subsequently vetted at the national level. However, the delay in nominating an MCE has left them struggling to understand the reasons behind the hold-up.
The executives emphasized that the shortlisted candidates fairly represent the constituency’s geographical, ethnic, and traditional council dynamics.
According to them, any attempt to nominate a candidate outside these three would alienate the party’s grassroots and potentially weaken its support base in the constituency.
They also raised concerns about rumors that a specific traditional council within the constituency is opposing the nomination of any of the three candidates on ethnic grounds. They argued that in other constituencies within the Bono East Region, both Members of Parliament (MPs) and Municipal/District Chief Executives (MMDCES) have come from the same ethnic background without issues.
They cited examples from Nkoranza South, Nkoranza North, Kintampo North, and Techiman North, questioning why a different standard is being applied to Atebubu-Amantin.
Furthermore, they warned against repeating the mistake of 2013, when the imposition of a District Chief Executive who was not the party’s choice led to the loss of the parliamentary seat in the 2016 elections.
They believe a similar situation could arise if their concerns are not addressed.
The executives also cautioned that grassroots members are preparing to stage a demonstration against the party’s leadership and the president in response to the delay.
They indicated that the uncertainty has created unnecessary tension in the constituency, which could result in divisions within the party if not resolved swiftly.
In their conclusion, they strongly urged the leadership to nominate one of the three shortlisted candidates, warning that any alternative decision could destabilize the party’s stronghold in the constituency.