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  • I’ll address accommodation issues on UG campus when elected MP – John Dumelo

    I’ll address accommodation issues on UG campus when elected MP – John Dumelo

    Ghanaian actor-turned-politician John Dumelo has pledged to tackle the accommodation challenges faced by students at the University of Ghana, Legon, within the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency.

    Speaking during the Community Manifesto event organized by TV3, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate highlighted the struggles students encounter, particularly regarding housing.

    Dumelo criticized his opponent, Lydia Alhassan, accusing her of neglecting these issues since taking office.

    He emphasized the high fees students are burdened with and vowed to address both the housing situation and the cost of education if elected, aligning with the NDC’s manifesto.

    “Our priority will be to resolve the accommodation problem that students are facing. It’s a critical issue that hasn’t been addressed under her tenure,” Dumelo remarked.

    He assured that the NDC’s approach to development in Ayawaso West Wuogon would focus on quality, with plans to build new hostels for students throughout the constituency.

  • One arrested for violence at Ayawaso West Wuogon NPP office

    One arrested for violence at Ayawaso West Wuogon NPP office

    The police have arrested a female suspect in connection with the attack on the Ayawaso West Wuogon NPP office.

    The suspect, identified as Judith Trisy, is currently in police custody, assisting with the investigation.

    Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining suspects involved in the violent incident.

    In a statement released on their official page on X on July 8, 2024, the Ghana Police Service confirmed the arrest of Judith Trisy, one of the individuals responsible for the attack.

    They assured the public that the remaining suspects would also be apprehended.

    “The Ghana Police Service has arrested suspect Judith Trisy, identified as one of the people who attacked the Ayawaso West Wuogon office of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on 7th July 2024.”

    “The suspect is in custody assisting the investigation while efforts are ongoing to get the remaining suspects arrested,” the statement said.

    Earlier, the police had announced a manhunt for the group of individuals who had attacked and destroyed property, including two vehicles, at the NPP office.

    The police emphasized that they were taking the matter seriously and that acts of violence and property destruction would not be tolerated.

    The motive behind the attack remains unknown at this time.

  • “You no go fit do nothing”! – John Dumelo in near brawl with Legon student exec during limited registration exercise

    “You no go fit do nothing”! – John Dumelo in near brawl with Legon student exec during limited registration exercise

    In a recent turn of events, actor and National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Ayawaso West Wuogon, John Dumelo, has been captured in a video having a tense exchange with an alleged University of Ghana student executive.

    The incident took place during the ongoing limited voter registration exercise on the university campus on an undisclosed day.

    Twitter user @CastinBillz shared the footage, claiming, “John Dumelo attacks a Legon student during the ongoing Limited registration exercise. His reason is that the guy prevented him from talking to his girlfriend after her registration.”

    However, this account was disputed by another user, @hybrid_4266, who stated, “Hi, this is false info. I was there. The whole thing began on Saturday when an NPP guy, Dacosta, tried to hit an NDC lady because she was arguing with another NPP lady. The police separated them and it calmed down. This same Dacosta guy tried to revive the old flame from Saturday and this video you see is Dumelo’s attempt to retaliate against Dacosta.”

    Adding to the narrative, @junior_justice commented, “You claim you will snatch the phone of the MP when you see her taking contacts of students, a student says you cannot do that and boom, man vex.”

    User @Kennethadedotun corroborated the story, noting, “I was there, and the narrative is true. That was what happened. As you can hear in the video, he threatened and swore to snatch Honorable Lydia’s phone. The person he attacked was a student executive.”

    The upcoming election, set to take place in December 2024, will see Dumelo vying for the Ayawaso West Wuogon seat against his main contender, incumbent MP Lydia Alhassan.

    Dumelo, born on February 3, 1984, in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana, is a well-known actor who entered the political arena in 2019. Despite not winning the seat in the previous election, he has remained a significant figure in Ghanaian politics. Dumelo’s campaign focuses on youth engagement, job creation, and community development.

  • No project, nothing to show for as MP, just sharing of rice,oil – Dumelo on Lydia Alhassan

    No project, nothing to show for as MP, just sharing of rice,oil – Dumelo on Lydia Alhassan

    Ghanaian actor and politician, John Dumelo, has criticised the incumbent Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency, Lydia Alhassan, for what he perceives as a lack of tangible achievements since assuming office.

    Dumelo pointed out that the MP has not initiated any notable projects in the constituency during her tenure. He accused her of resorting to distributing rice and oil to constituents only when elections are near, which he believes does not address the real needs of the people.

    Speaking in an interview with 3FM, Dumelo urged Lydia to focus on creating employment opportunities and addressing infrastructural challenges to make a meaningful impact on the lives of the constituents.

    “If you ask what she [Lydia Alhassan] has done in the last six years, she’s done nothing. If you ask the people, ‘What has Lydia done in the airport?’ Nothing… The only thing she’s doing is just sharing rice and oil with the people to solicit their votes. People are above rice and oil. They need jobs, they need infrastructure, and they need opportunities.”

    Dumelo will be competing with Lydia Alhassan in the upcoming 2024 parliamentary elections in the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

    It remains to be seen who will be victorious in the keenly contested elections slated for December 7, 2024.

  • John Dumelo endorsed as NDC’s Ayawaso West Wuogon Parliamentary Candidate

    John Dumelo endorsed as NDC’s Ayawaso West Wuogon Parliamentary Candidate

    Actor John Dumelo has been endorsed as the NDC’s Parliamentary Candidate for Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency in 2024.

    According to the party, this was after a “constructive discussions” by the leadership of the party. 

    In a press release issued on Sunday, August 13, it said the other two aspirants who filed to contest Mr Dumelo agreed to step down after engagements with the party leadership.

    It thus thanked them for their loyalty to the party’s course and values. 

    “The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency, hereby issues this press statement to officially announce a significant development in our parliamentary candidate selection process for the 2024 general elections.”

    “Upon further consultation with the party hierarchy and after engaging in constructive discussions with all the aspirants, we are pleased to inform the General Public that the two other aspirants have graciously accepted to give the nod to Mr. John Dumelo to represent the party.”

    “As a result of this harmonious agreement, we proudly endorse and present Mr. John Dumelo as the official NDC Parliamentary Candidate for Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency for the upcoming 2024 Parliamentary Elections,” excerpts of the statement said. 

    The party also called on the general public and supporters of the NDC to rally behind Mr. Dumelo to snatch the seat from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2024 polls.

    “We call upon all party members, supporters, constituents, and the public to rally behind Mr. John Dumelo and support his campaign wholeheartedly.”

    “Together, let us work towards the shared goal of securing victory for the NDC in Ayawaso West Wuogon and building the Ghana we want together.”

  • Dumelo and Nuamah make peace; poised to win Ayawaso West Wuogon seat for NDC

    Dumelo and Nuamah make peace; poised to win Ayawaso West Wuogon seat for NDC

    John Dumelo, known as both an actor and a politician, has responded to the withdrawal of Fred Nuamah, one of his contenders in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries for the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency.

    In a tweet posted on August 8, 2023, Dumelo revealed that he had communicated with Fred Nuamah and expressed gratitude for his decision to step back from the race.

    He further stated that he currently has Fred’s support, as such, he is determined to secure victory in the Ayawaso West Wuogon seat against the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).

    Additionally, he aims to contribute to the return of former President John Dramani Mahama come 2025.

    “I just got off the phone with Fred Nuamah. I thanked him for stepping down and throwing his support behind me.

    “Together we will make sure I win the Ayawaso West parliamentary seat for the NDC and also make sure @JDMahama becomes president in 2025,” parts of the tweet he shared, reads.

    Fred Nuamah takes a step back

    Fred Nuamah’s letter of withdrawal was directed to the General Secretary of the NDC and the chairman of the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency.

    “I firmly believe that the NDC must present a unified front for the 2024 general elections. As a dedicated member of the NDC, I prioritize the party’s unity and the President John Mahama project aimed at rescuing our country.

    “I wholeheartedly endorse and throw my support behind my good friend and brother, Mr. John Dumelo, to be the parliamentary candidate for the NDC in the Ayawaso West-Wuogon constituency,” the letter stated in part.

  • NDC primaries: Dumelo, Fred Nuamah’s vetting suspended indefinitely

    NDC primaries: Dumelo, Fred Nuamah’s vetting suspended indefinitely

    The vetting of all three Parliamentary aspirants of the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency have been suspended indefinitely.

    National Democratic Congress (NDC) has reportedly suspended the vetting of all contestants in the Ayawaso West Wuogon parliamentary primaries indefinitely.

    According to a news report by TV3, the parliamentary hopefuls for the constituency – John Dumelo, Fred Nuamah and Moses Barfi Acheampong – did not appear before the vetting committee as of the second day of the vetting.

    The report indicated that the NDC has said that it will decide how to proceed with the primaries for the constituency after the deadline for vetting elapses on April 5, 2023.

    The parliamentary primaries for the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency has attracted interest after the decision of Fred Nuamah, an actor and film director, to challenge his close friend, whom he describes as his brother, former NDC parliamentary candidate for the constituency, John Dumelo.

    Fred Nuamah insists that he had the blessing of John Dumelo to contest in the Ayawaso West Wuogon primaries because he (John Dumelo) told him that he would be gunning to become the party’s candidate for the expected Guan Constituency in the Oti Region.

    But John Dumelo has accused Fred Nuamah of betraying him, saying that he never gave his blessing to contest for the primaries.

    Meanwhile, at least 37 candidates have been vetted for the parliamentary primaries in the Greater Accra Region, which is slated for May 14, 2023.

  • AWW violence: Emile Short commission was unfair to me – Bryan Acheampong

    AWW violence: Emile Short commission was unfair to me – Bryan Acheampong

    The minister-designate for agriculture, Bryan Acheampong has described the report by the commission of enquiry that investigated the Ayawso West Wuogon by-election violence, as unfair to him.

    According to the former Minister of State in Charge of National Security, the Emil Short Commission was not fair to him when it ultimately blamed him for the violence and recommended that he be reprimanded.

    Answering questions posed to him during his vetting at parliament’s Appointment Committee sitting, the nominee said he did not authorise the operation by some National Security SWAT officers that led to some injuries on politicians during the January 31, 2019, incident.

    “In the 500-plus page report [of the Commission of Inquiry], there wasn’t any part that mentioned that I authorized it. So everybody including myself was surprised and afraid that my name found expression in the conclusion that I should be reprimanded. That is why the White Paper rejected that recommendation because it failed to establish the factual basis that I authorized that operation.”

    The Ayawaso West by-election took place on 31 January 2019 after the death of the incumbent MP Emmanuel Kyeremateng Agyarko on 21 November 2018. Lydia Alhassan of the New Patriotic Party was elected with 69% of the vote.

    Violence erupted in the La-Bawaleshie polling station two hours after the election had started, though there was no death recorded there where casualties who sustained life threatening injuries.

    A government commission of enquiry report indicted the then minister and recommended that Mr Bryan Acheampong be reprimanded.

    Source: Ghanaweb

  • Actor Fred Nuamah to run for the Ayawaso West Wuogon seat

    Actor Fred Nuamah to run for the Ayawaso West Wuogon seat

    Popular actor and film producer Fred Nuamah has declared his candidacy for the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency seat in the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

    During the 2020 general elections, celebrated actor, John Dumelo contested for the seat on the ticket of the NDC but failed to secure the needed votes thus losing out to Lydia Seyram Alhassan of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP).

    It is currently unclear if Mr. Dumelo is eyeing the seat again.

    Fred Nuamah, who is also a film director is best known for his role in the movie ‘The Game’.

    He is the founder and CEO of Ghana Movie Awards & Ghana TV series awards, an annual award show that recognises excellence in the Ghanaian film industry.