Newly elected NPP Third Vice Chairperson Nana Akomea has denied claims that he deliberately boycotted the party's swearing-in ceremony after finishing third in the election. According to Akomea, his absence was due to traffic and not disappointment over the election result. He stated that he arrived at the venue shortly after the ceremony had ended. Akomea mentioned that he got to the venue 10 minutes after the swearing-in had taken place.
Akomea explained that he was not present when voting ended or during the collation and counting of results. He stated that they had just introduced the witness and done the swearing when he arrived. Akomea said he only knew the outcome after arriving at the venue and receiving information from his agents. He mentioned that his agents were present during the election process and informed him of the results when he arrived.
Akomea also addressed the absence of fellow candidate Nana B, stating that the two had been caught in traffic. He dismissed suggestions that the absence of the two candidates was linked to the election outcome, describing it as "total falsehood." Akomea mentioned that he saw Nana B when the candidates were introduced but did not see him again until the following afternoon.
Although he arrived after the ceremony, Nana Akomea stated that he remained at the stadium. When informed that he had not yet been formally sworn in, Akomea expressed his expectation that the situation would be resolved. He mentioned that there was a precedent for a president being sworn in twice, referring to an American president.
Akomea admitted that finishing third in the election was disappointing for him, despite his campaign message being well received. He stated that he had expected to finish higher, even though he joined the race late. Many delegates expressed disappointment that he had entered the race late.
Akomea also acknowledged the possibility that campaign spending may have played a role in the outcome. He stated that it's possible that he was outspent or that he outspent someone else. Akomea's comments come after reports suggested that his absence from the swearing-in ceremony was linked to his third-place finish.
Nana Akomea's situation remains unresolved, with the party yet to formally swear him in. He expressed confidence that the matter would be resolved, citing his commitment to the party. Akomea's election as NPP Third Vice Chairperson was widely covered in Ghanaian media, with many outlets reporting on his surprise third-place finish.
Key points
- Nana Akomea denies boycotting NPP swearing-in ceremony after finishing third in election.
- Akomea attributes his absence to traffic, not disappointment over election result.
- Akomea's situation remains unresolved, with party yet to formally swear him in.
