Ashanti NDC Elections; 63 cleared, 2 disqualified as committee preaches decorum campaign

The Chairman of the Ashanti Regional NDC Elections Vetting Committee and former National Organizer of the party, Mr. Yaw Boateng Gyan, has revealed that approximately 65 aspirants were vetted for various regional executive positions, with only two disqualified on purely technical grounds.

Speaking to journalists in Kumasi following the completion of the vetting exercise, Mr. Boateng Gyan appealed to all aspirants to prioritize party cohesion by ensuring that defeated and disqualified members are integrated into the campaign machinery ahead of the next general elections.

"We have a lot of work to do as a party, and we should not leave anyone behind. We have advised the candidates to pull everyone along, including those who lose and even those who were disqualified so that we can work together as a formidable unit." The veteran politician stated.

Highlighting the level of enthusiasm among party members, the Vetting Committee Chairman disclosed that the Deputy Regional Organizer position attracted the highest number of contenders, with about 14 aspirants throwing their hats into the ring.

He described the high turnout for the position as a positive sign of grassroots vitality and readiness to work for the party's victory.

Regarding the two aspirants who failed to pass the vetting process, Mr. Boateng Gyan explained that their disqualifications were based on technical grounds. He declined to publicly disclose the specific reasons for which they were disqualified, maintaining that internal administrative decisions should remain confidential to protect the dignity of the individuals involved. He said the two were a deputy regional youth organizer and deputy regional secretary aspirants.

Mr. Boateng Gyan urged all cleared candidates to run clean, issue-based campaigns anchored on convincing message delivery rather than personal attacks or divisive rhetoric.

"We have told them to go out there and send their messages to the delegates. If the delegates buy into their vision, they will vote for them," he noted.

He further reminded any aggrieved aspirants that the party’s constitution guarantees their right to submit formal petitions or appeals if they feel dissatisfied with the vetting outcome, reassuring them that due process would be respected.