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In the Nandom constituency of the Upper West region, a 55-year-old social development consultant, Mr. Alois Kog K. Moh, who sought to contest the New Patriotic Party’s parliamentary primaries, faced disqualification during the vetting process. Moh, a former member of the National Disciplinary Committee of the NPP, aimed to challenge Interior Minister Ambrose Dery but was barred from participation due to a petition challenging his eligibility.
Among the eleven constituencies in the Upper West region, five individuals successfully filed their nominations to contest in three constituencies where the NPP currently holds parliamentary representation. Incumbent MP for Lambusie constituency, Bright Baligi, appeared for vetting unopposed, expressing his commitment to sustaining development in the area.
In Sissala East, incumbent MP Issahaku Chinnia Amidu faces competition from Dr. Jabuntie Zaato, a lecturer at the University of Ghana. Both candidates expressed confidence in their track records and support from constituents.
Interior Minister Ambrose Dery, seeking a third term representing Nandom, encountered opposition from Moh, who alleged the vetting committee aimed to protect Dery by disqualifying him. Moh vowed to contest the decision and ensure his participation in the upcoming primaries.
However, the Upper West regional secretary of the NPP maintained that Moh had forfeited his party membership, thereby disqualifying him from contesting in the primaries.
The disqualification of the former disciplinary committee member has stirred controversy within the NPP ranks in Nandom, raising questions about the fairness of the vetting process and the eligibility criteria for aspiring candidates in the party.
