BREAKING: Nii Lantey Vanderpuye withdraws from Odododiodio MP race
The current MP, Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, has formally withdrawn from the contest, thus the National Democratic Congress (NDC) must choose a new parliamentary candidate for the Odododiodio seat.
Following this unexpected development, three candidates swiftly filed their candidacy to run for the open parliamentary seat, and the election date has been changed to October 31, 2023.
These prospective candidates will go through a thorough screening procedure on a specific date before the choice is finalized.
Since 2013, Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, who serves as the district’s Member of Parliament, has been a key figure in the political landscape of Odododiodio.
His career started during the 2012 elections when he won an emphatic 63% of the vote. He was successful in keeping his position in the future election cycles, winning with 57.04% in 2016 and likewise in 2020. He has long been a recognizable figure in the area, diligently advancing the needs of the populace.
The NDC is in the process of choosing a new candidate, thus this sudden departure is a big development.
It not only denotes a change in the constituency of Odododiodio’s leadership, but it also prompts inquiries about Nii Lantey Vanderpuye’s reasons for resigning. The screening procedure for the new candidates will be crucial since it will give a glimpse into the party’s future and reveal who will represent the NDC in the upcoming elections.
