The Member of Parliament for Ejisu, Kwabena Boateng, has expressed concern over what he describes as mounting pressure and political challenges that could affect his bid to retain his seat in the upcoming New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primaries.
In a Facebook post, the lawmaker indicated uncertainty about his chances of securing another term, citing what he suggested are ongoing efforts working against him. “Looking at what is being done to me now, I may or may not succeed in the fight to secure my next term in Parliament,” he wrote.
Despite the challenges, Mr. Boateng maintained that he had served the NPP diligently and with integrity. “Whatever happens to me, I know I served my dear NPP well with my gift and strength. The good thing is that I did nothing wrong,” he added, describing the situation as “sad” and expressing a sense of helplessness.
Mr. Boateng is widely known as a strong supporter of Kennedy Ohene Agyapong during the NPP’s recent presidential primaries. His comments come amid reports that supporters of the party’s flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, are mobilizing within the Ejisu constituency in a bid to unseat him in the forthcoming parliamentary primaries.
While there has been no official response from the party leadership or supporters of Dr. Bawumia regarding the allegations, the development is expected to intensify political contestation within the constituency.
The NPP is yet to announce a firm date for its parliamentary primaries, but internal competition in key constituencies is already gaining momentum.
