We regret to report a distressing incident that occurred in the New Juaben North constituency of the Eastern Region, resulting in serious injuries to one individual. The unfortunate event took place during an attempt to halt an alleged spiritual incantation at a voting center, reportedly organized by supporters of Nana Over Agyei, also known as Djoe, a contender in the parliamentary primaries.
According to reports, a small group of the contender’s supporters gathered at the voting center during the night for the purported incantation. When efforts were made to intervene and stop the ritual, the situation escalated into violence, resulting in a near-fatal attack. The injured individual is currently receiving treatment at the Koforidua Central Hospital, underscoring the severity of the clash.
This incident has added to the already heightened tension in the lead-up to the primaries, casting a shadow over the electoral process. In the New Juaben North constituency, where the incident occurred, the competition is fierce among candidates such as Seth Kwame Acheampong, the Eastern Regional Minister, and contenders Nana Osei Adjei, Joseph Osei Djaba, Philip Twum Yeboah, and Sampson Kwesi Annor.
The violent altercation further underscores the charged atmosphere surrounding the upcoming NPP polls in the region.
In light of these developments, some delegates and members of the New Patriotic Party in New Juaben North have emphasized the strategic and crucial nature of Hon. Seth Kwame Acheampong's decision to return to Parliament. His extensive parliamentary experience is seen as invaluable in addressing gaps left by the voluntary exit of numerous Members of the Majority Caucus of NPP.
Seth Acheampong’s bid to represent New Juaben North, succeeding the incumbent Nana Adjei Boateng, has been viewed as a timely opportunity aligning with the departure of nineteen experienced MPs from the Majority Caucus of NPP. These prominent figures exiting Parliament undoubtedly leave a void in the party’s leadership and parliamentary representation, sparking serious concerns about the future trajectory of the NPP in the coming years.
Seth Kwame Acheampong is being seen as a pivotal force to bolster NPP’s standing in the next Parliament and is receiving massive support from delegates and key figures of the NPP to return to the law chamber.
At the constituency level, former New Juaben North NPP chairman Kwadwo Boateng Agyemang has officially declared support for Acheampong, emphasizing his competence, hard work, humility, and vision for the youth. Additionally, two aspirants, William Amankrah and William Agyemang, who withdrew from the parliamentary contest, are fervently rallying behind Seth Acheampong, aiming to consolidate his victory for the betterment of NPP and New Juaben North constituency.
The developments in New Juaben North constituency serve as a reminder of the intense dynamics at play in the lead-up to the primaries and the broader implications for parliamentary representation. We hope for a swift recovery for the individual who suffered injuries and urge for a peaceful and constructive electoral process moving forward.
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