A senior campaign aide for the Bawumia for President campaign, Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, has advised former Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Cynthia Morrison, following her decision to run as an independent candidate for the Agona West seat in the 2024 general election.
He urged her and other New Patriotic Party (NPP) members who have gone independent to reconsider their decisions, stressing the importance of party unity.
“The party is bigger than any individual, and that is the essence of democracy. If things didn’t go well, we are human, but we must all think about the party and its future” he said in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen programme Monday.
The current Member of Parliament for Agona West, Cynthia Morrison, announced her independent candidacy after losing in the NPP parliamentary primaries.
Addressing constituents, Morrison stated that, “God willing, I will be contesting the parliamentary election as an independent candidate. It is not about the NDC, and it is not about the NPP. It is about the development of Agona.”
Despite her loss in the primaries, Madam Morrison reaffirmed her dedication to the progress of Agona West and called on her supporters to back her independent bid.
However, Mr. Agyapong reminded those who might be disappointed with the outcome of any election that they are all serving the same party and should prioritize its future over personal ambitions.
He noted that, the NPP is a good party that brings benefits to Ghanaians, and those who feel slighted by the election should accept the outcome and continue to serve the party and the nation.
“If you lose an election, it is painful, but the party is bigger than any of us, even former President Kufuor and President Akufo-Addo,” Mr. Agyepong said.
Mr. Agyepong, who previously served as the General Secretary of the NPP, also called for leadership to be proactive.
“We have to create leadership by example. An extended stay in the party allows us to continue serving the party and the nation effectively.”
Adomonline.com | Dorcas Abedu-Kennedy
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