The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Awutu Senya West constituency, has allegedly uncovered plans by Mr Eugene Arhin, the NPP Parliamentary candidate to infiltrate the voters’ register with foreigners.
They claim that Eugene Arhin is on a clandestine move to bus prospective registrants to the limited voter registration centres within the constituency when the Electoral Commission begins the exercise on May 7, 2024.
A press release signed by the NDC Communication Officer for the constituency, Cassius Otto Larbie disclosed that the NDC has evidence to back the allegations. According to the statement, Mr Eugene Arhin has collaborated with some Assembly members and intermediaries, allegedly at a considerable sum of GHS50,000, to facilitate the influx of individuals from Gomoa East into Awutu Senya West for the voter registration exercise.
“This egregious act has already been brought before the esteemed Ama Kum’s chief palace for adjudication,” the statement said.
“Disturbingly, recent intel from within your own party suggests that your scheme extends beyond Gomoa East; you are allegedly orchestrating the importation of individuals from Cote D’Ivoire and Yendi to register and vote in Awutu Senya West. Reportedly, these outsiders have been promised financial incentives of GHC1000 upon registration and a staggering GHC5000 post-voting,” part of the statement read.
“We find this course of action not only reprehensible but also deeply concerning. As citizens and representatives of Awutu Senya West, your duty should be to uphold the integrity of the constituency’s electoral process. However, your actions suggest otherwise, raising doubts about your commitment to the welfare and interests of the good people of Awutu Senya West”
“Furthermore, it is widely known that you hail from Saltpond in the Mfantseman constituency, not Awutu Senya West. While we acknowledge your right to contest elections in any constituency, your clandestine efforts to import voters from other regions betray your true motives for the good people of Awutu Senya West”.
“As citizens and a political party, we advocate for peace, transparency, and fairness in all electoral proceedings. Your actions, if not halted immediately, have the potential to sow seeds of discord and ignite civil unrest within the constituency.
“It is not too late to rectify your course and demonstrate genuine allegiance to the constituents you seek to represent. Let us work together to ensure that Awutu Senya West remains a beacon of democracy and integrity.