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Swedru market women furious over MP’s decision to contest as Independent candidate
Some Agona Swedru market women have threatened the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) over the sitting Member of Parliament’s (MP) decision to contest as an Independent candidate in the upcoming election.
The MP Cynthia Mamle Morrison who was defeated in the primaries by Christ Arthur has announced her decision to contest the Agona West seat as an independent candidate.
In an encounter with the media today August 22, the market women in Agona Swedru expressed anger at their MP describing her decision as selfish and a mischievous attempt to hand over the seat to the NDC candidate.
The women strongly disagreed with the MP’s move and urged her to reconsider her decision.
They also threatened the leadership of the party, calling on them to use every means possible to reverse the situation.
According to them, they have voted for Cynthia Morrison for the past eight years, and they believe it is time for her to reciprocate by allowing the new Parliamentary candidate to have his time.
They said this move will create a problem for the party, and therefore called on the flagbearer, the national and regional executives to urgently resolve the situation.
The Parliamentary Candidate, Chris Arthur during the primaries polled 240 out of the total votes cast. His closest contender was Ben Yamoah who garnered 221 votes, whereas the incumbent MP, Cynthia Morrison obtained 152 votes.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Enoch Boateng to host spirit-filled worship experience
All roads lead to the Word Arena Chapel International, as Enoch Boateng Ministries lead worshippers to the throne room tomorrow at Dansoman in Accra.
Dubbed ‘Let Judah Rise,’ it aims to uplift the spirit of attendees, ignite faith and create an atmosphere of deep worship.
In an interview with The Spectator Agoro, the UK-based artiste who doubles as a pastor said the first edition which was held in Oda in the Eastern Region was super and promises attendees that this year’s edition would be mind-blowing and full of miracles.
He stated that special guests ministering in songs include Joshua Ahenkorah, the soulful Efe Grace, and Benny Brooks.
Pastor Enoch Boateng has since extended invitation to everyone to come and experience God’s presence in a unique way.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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Fusing politics with fashion
Ghanaians, especially die-hard sympathisers of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) trooped to the Black Stars Square to be part of history.
The occasion was the historical return of Mr John Dramani Mahama as president of Ghana and Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as vice president.
President Mahama was coming to the office of the president for the second time while Prof. Opoku- Agyemang was sworn-in as the first female Vice President.
The party sympathisers marked the occasion in style, appearing in fashionable dresses designed with party paraphernalia.
To make the electoral feat remarkable, they appeared in special shirts, jerseys, cloths in party colours, not leaving out the vuvuzelas.
Boldly inscribed in these attires were symbols of the NDC and Ghana.
The event also brought to the fore the typical Ghanaian hospitality, entertaining a couple of guests that came to witness the event
By Victor A. Buxton
