NPP’s support may decline if Alan is flagbearer – Ben Ephson

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jo 12 years ago

The congress would decide who leads NPP next

The congress would decide who leads NPP next
ASHANTIMAN 12 years ago

ALAN IS THE REDEEMER!!! ALAN CASH ALL THE WAY!!! NO ALAN, NO VOTE!!!! ITS TIKE TO TAKE OUR PARTY BACK TO OSEIKROM WHERE GHANA CAN BE GOVERNED PROPERLY UNDER THE ASHANTEHENE

ALAN IS THE REDEEMER!!! ALAN CASH ALL THE WAY!!! NO ALAN, NO VOTE!!!! ITS TIKE TO TAKE OUR PARTY BACK TO OSEIKROM WHERE GHANA CAN BE GOVERNED PROPERLY UNDER THE ASHANTEHENE
Kofi Miawo De 12 years ago

NONSENSE

NONSENSE
ASHANTIMAN 12 years ago

WHAT IS NONSENSE, DO YOU THINK MAHANI CAN DEFEAT ALAN CASH? YOU ARE LIVING IN LA LA LAND

WHAT IS NONSENSE, DO YOU THINK MAHANI CAN DEFEAT ALAN CASH? YOU ARE LIVING IN LA LA LAND
BEBE 12 years ago

ALAN NOT KNOWN; NANA ADDO TOO OLD TO RULE; BAMUMIA A SLAVE IN NPP

ALAN NOT KNOWN; NANA ADDO TOO OLD TO RULE; BAMUMIA A SLAVE IN NPP
YHO 12 years ago

Who marafucker is these idiot called himself polls what? only idiots will admire your fucker shit.

Who marafucker is these idiot called himself polls what? only idiots will admire your fucker shit.
BEBE 12 years ago

ALAN NOT KNOWN; NANA ADDO TOO OLD AND TROUBLESOME; BAWUMIA A NORTHERNER IN NPP.

ALAN NOT KNOWN; NANA ADDO TOO OLD AND TROUBLESOME; BAWUMIA A NORTHERNER IN NPP.
BRAINS 12 years ago

Intellectually dishonest fake pollster: dzi wo fie asem, okay?

Intellectually dishonest fake pollster: dzi wo fie asem, okay?
KWABINA 12 years ago

IS NPP FOR DE ASHANTIES ONLY?

IS NPP FOR DE ASHANTIES ONLY?
KUMASI BOY 12 years ago

IF NOT NANA, BAWUMIA IS NEXT. NO SEPARATIVE KYRERMATENG. I DON'T WANT US TO ARGUE ABOUT THIS NOW, NPP. I KNOW THIS IS A PROPAGANDA WORK OF NDC TO TAKE OUR MINDS FROM THE CORRUPT SC JUDGEMENT. LET HOLD OUR PEACE TILL THAT TIME ...
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IF NOT NANA, BAWUMIA IS NEXT. NO SEPARATIVE KYRERMATENG. I DON'T WANT US TO ARGUE ABOUT THIS NOW, NPP. I KNOW THIS IS A PROPAGANDA WORK OF NDC TO TAKE OUR MINDS FROM THE CORRUPT SC JUDGEMENT. LET HOLD OUR PEACE TILL THAT TIME COMES. KUKURUDU!! SURE.

krikri 12 years ago

NPP you have always been known as mate mehu so why don't you form a revitalised mate mehu now. Maybe that will help you win elections in Kwame Nkrumah's Ghana

NPP you have always been known as mate mehu so why don't you form a revitalised mate mehu now. Maybe that will help you win elections in Kwame Nkrumah's Ghana
Joemens 12 years ago

I WILL BE THE FIRST MAN TO RESIGN FROM NPP SHOULD ALAN BE GIVEN THE NOD TO LEAD IT

I WILL BE THE FIRST MAN TO RESIGN FROM NPP SHOULD ALAN BE GIVEN THE NOD TO LEAD IT
Yamba 12 years ago

NPP uses sons and daughter's of dead politicians. Why? NDC uses ordinary Ghanaians. Why? Lets think about that. Ghana has talents.

NPP uses sons and daughter's of dead politicians. Why? NDC uses ordinary Ghanaians. Why? Lets think about that. Ghana has talents.
Obed Adore 12 years ago

Strategically, NPP must CLEAN HOUSE!
Nana Addo and Owusu Afriyie must be replaced. NPP is to be cleansed, even the "Antoa" - the famaous Asante shrine would support my suggestion.

Strategically, NPP must CLEAN HOUSE!
Nana Addo and Owusu Afriyie must be replaced. NPP is to be cleansed, even the "Antoa" - the famaous Asante shrine would support my suggestion.
Iwayne 12 years ago

FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER I'D HAVE TO AGREE WITH MR EPHSON. IT WOULD BE EASIER FOR THE NDC TO INDEED TAGE THE PARTY AS AN "ASHANTI PARTY" n guess what. you don't win cape coast acraa and the northern regions.you might aswell fo ...
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FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER I'D HAVE TO AGREE WITH MR EPHSON. IT WOULD BE EASIER FOR THE NDC TO INDEED TAGE THE PARTY AS AN "ASHANTI PARTY" n guess what. you don't win cape coast acraa and the northern regions.you might aswell foget political power till 2020. Stick with Nana or put Bawumia there. You are guaranteed Northern vOTES. AND ALOT DOWN SOUTH. my 2 cents!
ibn ahmed bolga 12 years ago

LET THE DEAD BARRY THEIR DEAD.

LET THE DEAD BARRY THEIR DEAD.
UPPER EAST 12 years ago

UNCLE BEN, WE LOVE YOU! YOU ARE INTELLIGENT. YOU ARE BALANCED. POLITICIANS WHO DON'T LISTEN TO YOU DO SO AT THEIR OWN PERIL.CONGRATS, BEN EPHSON. AFRICA IS PROUD OF YOU. GHANAIANS MAY NOT KNOW THE VALUE THEY HAVE IN YOU!

UNCLE BEN, WE LOVE YOU! YOU ARE INTELLIGENT. YOU ARE BALANCED. POLITICIANS WHO DON'T LISTEN TO YOU DO SO AT THEIR OWN PERIL.CONGRATS, BEN EPHSON. AFRICA IS PROUD OF YOU. GHANAIANS MAY NOT KNOW THE VALUE THEY HAVE IN YOU!
JH 12 years ago

For teh first time I've had to agree with ben Ephson. I think the NPP will be commiting polical suicide if they bring Allan. The NPP congress will have to decide but then it is the entire country vomiting. I think Allan is a ...
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For teh first time I've had to agree with ben Ephson. I think the NPP will be commiting polical suicide if they bring Allan. The NPP congress will have to decide but then it is the entire country vomiting. I think Allan is a divisive person- teh Akyems in the NPP are not going to support him. How could someoen wheo just resigned from a party for not winning teh flagbearer come back and be given teh position, this is like your child throwing a tantrum for something you took away and then you giving it back!
NPP needs to re-evaluate their party and bring new faces. It may help them to consider some of Ga/Ewe or Northern dissent for flagbearer.
If they commit all these mistakes again I'm not sure they will have any sympathy from Ghanaians if they lose 2016!
THE ANOINTED 12 years ago

GA/ EWE? BUT THEY ONLY HAVE 5 GAs and EWEs IN THE WHOLE PARTY AND NONE OF THEM ARE QUALIFIED TO BE PRESIDO OR VP!!

GA/ EWE? BUT THEY ONLY HAVE 5 GAs and EWEs IN THE WHOLE PARTY AND NONE OF THEM ARE QUALIFIED TO BE PRESIDO OR VP!!
EFO 12 years ago

U ARE BIG FOOOOOOOOLLLLL ANOITED
KWASHIA BULU.

U ARE BIG FOOOOOOOOLLLLL ANOITED
KWASHIA BULU.

Frimpong Manso Dakabre 12 years ago

Ben that is your wish but it will not see day light... heheheheheee shawo poster

Ben that is your wish but it will not see day light... heheheheheee shawo poster
Ericus-Ericus 12 years ago

Ben Ephson has now become A FOOLISH PROPAGANDIST because of NDC.

Ben Ephson has now become A FOOLISH PROPAGANDIST because of NDC.
Chief Obosu 12 years ago

UNDERMINING OUR NATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Orangeburg, SC
3RD SEPT., 2013
August 29th, 2013, was, against all odds, a very good day for Ghana. Despite the disappointment in the Supreme Court judgment for nearly half of Ghana, t ...
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UNDERMINING OUR NATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Orangeburg, SC
3RD SEPT., 2013
August 29th, 2013, was, against all odds, a very good day for Ghana. Despite the disappointment in the Supreme Court judgment for nearly half of Ghana, there was peace and for once, our leaders rose magnificently to the occasion. Unfortunately, within a few hours, we were back to our old bad ways of imputing bad motives to one another and undermining our institutions.
That day, after some delay, got off to a good start with a brief but elegant reading of the Supreme Court judgment in the election petition. Shortly afterwards, the first petitioner, Nana Akufo-Addo stepped to the microphones and in a few brief minutes, immortalized himself as a statesman in the eyes of Ghanaians, many of whom had regarded him, unfairly, as too ambitious and too partisan. After accepting the Supreme Court verdict, he told the nation that, “We shall not be asking for a review of the verdict so we can all move on in the interest of our nation.” Then President Mahama followed with a graceful speech. The President declared that, “Strong institutions are the bedrock of strong nations.”
Despite the President’s performance, it was clear that the stars of the day had been the Supreme Court and the first petitioner, Nana Akufo-Addo. Unfortunately, the shine started coming off immediately. It began with some self-inflicted wounds by the Supreme Court. It turned out that the verdict read had contained an error that had one judge voting on the opposite side of one of the issues that were adjudicated. The court had to issue a correction the next day. To make a bad situation worse, it turned out that the written opinions of the justices were not available at the court registry as announced. Then the lawyer for the NDC, Mr. Tsatsu Tsikata dropped his bombshell. Despite being on the winning side, Mr. Tsikata opined that partisanship had been the driving force behind the votes of Justice Anin-Yeboah, a Kufuor appointee. With that unfortunate charge, the learned advocate had put the credibility of the entire court and the judgment in question. If, according to Tsatsu, those who voted against the respondents may have been motivated by partisanship, others reasoned, quite logically, that those who voted against the respondents may also have been motivated by partisanship. Then others went on to characterize the judgment and/or the judges as “corrupt”. Aside from the public accusations, there were unfortunate and outlandish rumours about arm-twisting and monies changing hands. What got into all these people? Gbesie?
To compound our descent into the depths, the hero of the day, Nana Akufo-Addo, started walking away and/or being pushed away from his concession within hours. The Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman, Mr. Antoh, told an interviewer that he had complained on behalf of the Ashanti regional NPP that Nana had not cleared his concession and his “no review pledge” with party leaders and that Nana had apologized. A day later, the media reported that, “According to Mr. Owusu Afriyie, (the NPP General Secretary) the flag-bearer was not the only one who took the matter to court so his decision cannot hold down that of his running-mate, Dr. Bawumia and party Chair, Jake Obetsebi-Lamptey.” Really?
In response to the judgment, the former U.N. Secretary General, Busumuru Kofi Annan had called for election reform and the EU had pledged support for such reforms. Unfortunately, the E.C. is yet to show contrition for its errors and to accept the proffered help. Indeed, in an interview, the first female Deputy Chair of the E.C., Ms. Georgina Opoku-Amankwaa stated, in relation to the mistakes exposed by the judicial process that, “such little mistakes should not lead to the bastardization of the Commission.”
What is the way forward?
First, the Chief Justice, on behalf of Ghanaians, must have a stern word with her colleagues about their judgment day gaffes that detracted from their very hard and fine work. While at it, she must bring some consistency and due process into the contempt process.
Second, since Tsatsu cannot prove that the vote of justice Anin-Yeboah and indeed that of his colleagues were based on partisanship; he should withdraw his statement and apologize or be sanctioned. The likes of the very erudite Kakra Essamuah should stop defending the indefensible. Also, it would be a mark of true leadership if the President and his party will condemn in the strongest terms, Tsatsu’s gaffe.
In the same vein, those describing the judgment as corrupt and/or spreading rumours must put forward proof or apologize and shut up. The NPP will do very well to dissociate itself from such unsubstantiated charges.
Third, Nana Addo must stand up to those trying to walk him back from his finest moment as a politician. Nana’s gracious acceptance of the verdict and his pledge not to seek a review were right and popular. He, Nana Addo, his party the NPP and Ghana are the beneficiaries--- regardless of what Nana decides to do in future. The NPP must support and applaud Nana for putting Ghana and its peace ahead of his personal and partisan interest. He deserves our commendation--- not our criticism. We should keep his word and put our nation ahead of our party—by not seeking a review of the verdict.
Finally, the EC must face up to its responsibilities and lead the way in fixing the problems exposed during the hearings, with the help of Parliament, the political parties and the EU. Despite the verdict, the mistakes were not “little” and could have led to war.
Let us, together make our institutions stronger so that our nation may be stronger too.
Arthur Kobina Kennedy
tundele 12 years ago

mahama will win again hands down. until the npp really strive to be a national party, please forget about the oil money. after all that is what its all about!

mahama will win again hands down. until the npp really strive to be a national party, please forget about the oil money. after all that is what its all about!
Mustapha iddris 12 years ago

I fully endorse what Ben Epson is saying about the NPP not to pick Allan as the next Presidential candidate. Many people who would have loved to vote for the NPP have said the party is too much Akan and as a result have decid ...
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I fully endorse what Ben Epson is saying about the NPP not to pick Allan as the next Presidential candidate. Many people who would have loved to vote for the NPP have said the party is too much Akan and as a result have decided to stay away from the party. In case Akuffo Addo is not contesting,to be presidential candidate of the NPP, the best will be for the party to find the best of ways foe Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia to take over to disabuse the minds of those who see the party as an Akan party. This way the party will garner more votes from the people of the Northern Regions and also the Moslem communities and go on to win the 2016 elections.
Patriotic Akan and Citizen of Akanlan 12 years ago

Ghana is officially a "Failed State" as of 29th August 2013 and will soon become "Somalia".

I urge all Akan people of South Ghana to immediately create a Independent new Akan country out of Brong-Ahafo region, Ashanti reg ...
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Ghana is officially a "Failed State" as of 29th August 2013 and will soon become "Somalia".

I urge all Akan people of South Ghana to immediately create a Independent new Akan country out of Brong-Ahafo region, Ashanti region, Eastern region, Central region, Western region and Greater Accra region (Ga people go back to Togo or where ether you all came from) Akanland only for the Akan people with all the "Akan Gold, Minerals, Oil/Petroleum, Cocoa" and call the Akan country "Akanland" ("Akan Republic") because the "NDC and fucking thief election vote fraudster John Dramani Mahama (
Dansoa 12 years ago

you need to plead "gbeshie" you have been truly possessed with a mystical power that make you think illogically, act irrationally and spew out outmost nonsense who do you think you are? who has elected you spokesperson for Ak ...
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you need to plead "gbeshie" you have been truly possessed with a mystical power that make you think illogically, act irrationally and spew out outmost nonsense who do you think you are? who has elected you spokesperson for Akans. you are a disgrace to the human race .it is only myopic minded people who say the things you have written.SHAME!
Kuntu Blankson 12 years ago

Election of Bawumia will bring unity to NPP party. Nana Akomea can run as vice

Election of Bawumia will bring unity to NPP party. Nana Akomea can run as vice
Wallance 12 years ago

All is true but nana for 2016 will be good. kufour cause all the npp defeat, npp will have won in 2008. for me if alan comes I will defect to ppp

All is true but nana for 2016 will be good. kufour cause all the npp defeat, npp will have won in 2008. for me if alan comes I will defect to ppp
CAPII 12 years ago

GHANA & THE NPP ARE ABOVE NANA ADDO AND ALAN CASH; FLAGBEARERSHIP WILL COME FROM CONGRESS NOT FACTION A OR B. PERFECT COMPETITION IS HEALTHY FOR ALL CORPORATE SOCIETIES,CONGRATULATIONS TO NANA & THE NPP FOR THE PEACE IN GHANA ...
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GHANA & THE NPP ARE ABOVE NANA ADDO AND ALAN CASH; FLAGBEARERSHIP WILL COME FROM CONGRESS NOT FACTION A OR B. PERFECT COMPETITION IS HEALTHY FOR ALL CORPORATE SOCIETIES,CONGRATULATIONS TO NANA & THE NPP FOR THE PEACE IN GHANA.

VAVIOTO 12 years ago

SOME OF ARE OLD TO RECALL HISTORICAL FACTS TO MIND. THIS IS THE CASE OF VICTOR OWUSU AND PAA WILLIE.

NANA IS A POTENTIAL WINNER FOR THE 2016 ELECTIONS. HOWEVER, IF NPP MAKE THE BIGGEST MISTAKE AND REPLACE HIM WITH ALAN, T ...
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SOME OF ARE OLD TO RECALL HISTORICAL FACTS TO MIND. THIS IS THE CASE OF VICTOR OWUSU AND PAA WILLIE.

NANA IS A POTENTIAL WINNER FOR THE 2016 ELECTIONS. HOWEVER, IF NPP MAKE THE BIGGEST MISTAKE AND REPLACE HIM WITH ALAN, THE PARTY WILL BE SPLIT INTO TWO REMINISCENT OF VICTOR OWUSU AND PAA WILLIE AND NDC WILL WIN AGAIN. ADDITIONALLY, IF ALAN BECOMES THE FLAG BEARER, MAJORITY OF SUPPORTERS MAY VOTE SKIRT AND BLOUSE TO AVOID ALAN BECOMING THE PRESIDENT TO EQUATE WHAT HAS BEEN DONE TO NANA.

NPP IS NOT AN ASHANTI PARTY. HOW CAN KUFUOUR BECOME PRESIDENT AND THEN ALAN WILL FOLLOW? ALL THESE ASHANTI FOLKS.
Yaw 12 years ago

What business do you have with who leads NPP.

What business do you have with who leads NPP.
kwabena 12 years ago

this SO Call Ben Ephson should shut up and help Mahama chop the good people of Ghana money that is what he wont,the gods of ma village will punish you

this SO Call Ben Ephson should shut up and help Mahama chop the good people of Ghana money that is what he wont,the gods of ma village will punish you
Isaac Osei 12 years ago

Who cares about what this die-hard NDC man and pseudo-pollster thinks.He doesnt want Nana to run again and does not think Kyeremateng can win.What does he want NPP to do? Self destruct?

Who cares about what this die-hard NDC man and pseudo-pollster thinks.He doesnt want Nana to run again and does not think Kyeremateng can win.What does he want NPP to do? Self destruct?
SUMBRUNGU 12 years ago

Whichever way, NPP must go through the pangs of change , and sometimes the prcocess may be unpalatable but the outcome is always good.

Whichever way, NPP must go through the pangs of change , and sometimes the prcocess may be unpalatable but the outcome is always good.
Kwaku Adesa/Maame Efua 12 years ago

Alan my school and house mate, Adisadel, Hamlyn House. Alan join the race for 2020 and you will win the primaries and also president. NPP will LOSE in 2016 even with Alan. It is clearly written on the wall. Alan my senior and ...
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Alan my school and house mate, Adisadel, Hamlyn House. Alan join the race for 2020 and you will win the primaries and also president. NPP will LOSE in 2016 even with Alan. It is clearly written on the wall. Alan my senior and friend listen to my advice after all you are still young.
Joyce 12 years ago

What happened at Nana's house was orchestrated by Nana Addo and his men and does not measure up to what the party supporters think of Alan.

We can elect Nana 20 times and he will never become president.

What happened at Nana's house was orchestrated by Nana Addo and his men and does not measure up to what the party supporters think of Alan.

We can elect Nana 20 times and he will never become president.
yellowman 12 years ago

What is Ben Ephson saying,His thought to is to let see NPP lose 2016 elections.Alan Is NPP's savior in 2016.If his plan is to see NPP fall again,it will not wash.We know what is good for us.

What is Ben Ephson saying,His thought to is to let see NPP lose 2016 elections.Alan Is NPP's savior in 2016.If his plan is to see NPP fall again,it will not wash.We know what is good for us.
yellowman 12 years ago

Nothing happened in Nana's house,Is Ben Ephoson now doing NDC propaganda work for them.May God forgive him.

Nothing happened in Nana's house,Is Ben Ephoson now doing NDC propaganda work for them.May God forgive him.
Adongo 12 years ago

ALLAN CASH!NEVER,!!!!!!

ALLAN CASH!NEVER,!!!!!!
Kwasi 12 years ago

Ben you are idiot,no one has invite you to our Party Aboa.

Ben you are idiot,no one has invite you to our Party Aboa.
Lizzy 12 years ago

Ben Ephson,when did you become the kingmaker for the NPP?The flagbearer of the party is not 'handpicked'. The flagbearer is chosen by the largest and most sophisticated electoral college in Africa. Leave that to the electoral ...
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Ben Ephson,when did you become the kingmaker for the NPP?The flagbearer of the party is not 'handpicked'. The flagbearer is chosen by the largest and most sophisticated electoral college in Africa. Leave that to the electoral college to decide.The two factions in the party are your own creation and in your imagination. Leave NPP alone.
Peace 12 years ago

Away with the Akyim and Asante mafia. Other party members should be given a chance. Bawumia all the way.

Away with the Akyim and Asante mafia. Other party members should be given a chance. Bawumia all the way.
OGA yum yum 12 years ago

bawumia

bawumia
NC 12 years ago

For starters I would state that the Judiciary in Ghana, like its counter parts in
other jurisdictions, does not readily invalidate a public election but often strives
in the public interest, to sustain it. (PAGE 38)

SO W ...
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For starters I would state that the Judiciary in Ghana, like its counter parts in
other jurisdictions, does not readily invalidate a public election but often strives
in the public interest, to sustain it. (PAGE 38)

SO WHY THE WASTE?
ALFRED OKO VAN MILLS 12 years ago

FOR ONCE IN A VERY VERY LONG TIME YOU ARE RIGHT, BEN, ON THE ALAN FACTOR, BUT VERY VERY WRONG ON NANA'S THIRD FLAGBEARERSHIP. NANA IS CLEARLY THE MOST POPULAR POLITICIAN IN GHANA TODAY AND WILL BE TILL THE NEXT ELECTIONS. BEN ...
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FOR ONCE IN A VERY VERY LONG TIME YOU ARE RIGHT, BEN, ON THE ALAN FACTOR, BUT VERY VERY WRONG ON NANA'S THIRD FLAGBEARERSHIP. NANA IS CLEARLY THE MOST POPULAR POLITICIAN IN GHANA TODAY AND WILL BE TILL THE NEXT ELECTIONS. BEN, YOU CANNOT HIDE YOUR FEAR FOR THE NDC IN 2016, CAN YOU ???
ARROW OF GOD 12 years ago

THE PRICE OF MAHAMA'S SUPREME COURT VICTORY IS THE RISING AND UNSTOPPABLE POPULARITY OF NANA ADDO. HOW INTERESTING !!!!!!!!!

THE PRICE OF MAHAMA'S SUPREME COURT VICTORY IS THE RISING AND UNSTOPPABLE POPULARITY OF NANA ADDO. HOW INTERESTING !!!!!!!!!
JH New York 12 years ago

Since when did these Wolves in Sheep Skin became Political Consultant and Strategist to the NPP party.

Since when did these Wolves in Sheep Skin became Political Consultant and Strategist to the NPP party.

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