The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is yet to deploy its full campaign machinery in the Kpandai Constituency ahead of the parliamentary rerun, according to the party’s constituency chairman, Kennedy Jato.
Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Tuesday (16 December), Jato said the party is adopting a cautious approach while awaiting the outcome of ongoing court proceedings related to the rerun.
“If you come to Kpandai now, you won’t realise an election rerun is imminent. People are going about their normal activities,” he said.
Jato explained that the party has informed its coordinators and stakeholders to hold back full-scale campaigning until clarity is provided by the courts, citing concerns about security and tensions that characterised the previous election.
He accused the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) of heightening tensions in the area and criticised remarks attributed to the Northern Regional Minister, which he said were disrespectful to traditional leaders who had appealed to the President over security concerns.
Despite the cautious posture, the NPP chairman expressed strong confidence in the party’s candidate, Matthew Nyindam, describing him as articulate, visible, and effective in Parliament.
According to Jato, Nyindam has given Kpandai national prominence through regular parliamentary interventions and media engagement, something he believes residents value.
“This is the first time the people of Kpandai feel proud hearing one of their own speaking in Parliament,” he said.
He dismissed the credentials of the NDC’s candidate, arguing that the constituency would benefit more from retaining an experienced legislator who can advocate effectively.
Jato added that the party will determine its next course of action once the court delivers its ruling, stressing that the NPP will abide by whatever decision is made.
“We will wait patiently for the court. Once the ruling comes, we will give direction and act accordingly,” he said.
Source: asaaseradio.com
