The newly-elected Member of Parliament for the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency, John Dumelo, has emphasized the increasing discernment of voters when choosing their leaders.
Dumelo made this remark while reflecting on the strategies employed by his opponent, Lydia Seyram Alhassan of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), during the recent elections.
He previously accused Lydia of attempting to influence voters with food items, money, and even whispering into their ears while they were in the queue to cast their ballots.
In an interview with Andy Dosty on Daybreak Hitz, Dumelo attributed his victory to his hard work and the democratic maturity of the electorate.
He noted that, many voters are no longer easily swayed by handouts but instead make decisions based on policies and their prevailing circumstances.
“Judging by the results that came in, you can’t fool the people all the time. If they don’t want to vote for you, they will collect the things and still not vote for you,” he remarked.
Dumelo described the act of distributing items to win votes as politically unethical, stating, “You don’t fight crime with crime; that’s why I was just cool and calm about it.”
He highlighted his commitment to prioritizing the needs and interests of his constituents, aiming to build strong relationships and effectively address their concerns.
Running on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dumelo secured victory over the incumbent MP, Lydia Seyram Alhassan, with 47,560 votes to her 39,214 votes.
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