“Klottey Korle Is Not NDC Territory” – NPP Chairman Hopeful Faisal Cisse Calls for Unity to Win Seat

Lawyer Faisal Ibrahim Cisse has dismissed the notion that Klottey Korle constituency is a stronghold of the National Democratic Congress, saying the New Patriotic Party’s past defeats there stem from internal division, not voter allegiance.

Speaking on Movement TV in Accra Thursday morning, the NPP constituency chairman aspirant argued that the NDC’s dominance in the area is not permanent.

“…In every election, I come out saying that my candidate will win. But they say forget it because Klottey Korle belongs to the NDC. But, I say it’s not true because history is there to show that we have won the seat twice before with Hon. Adu Mantey,” Cisse said.

“Go Down to the People and Listen”
Cisse, currently the outgoing Deputy Secretary for Klottey Korle NPP, said the solution to reclaiming the seat lies in grassroots engagement and unity.

“There are ways to go about this. You have to go down to the people and listen,” he explained. He blamed “huge division” within the party for the NPP’s loss in the last parliamentary election.

“So, my understanding is unity… In this election, we need someone who has the gravitas and the reputation to call the people to focus on the main election and forget about the fights among ourselves,” he added.

Bid for Constituency Chairman
Cisse is contesting for NPP Constituency Chairman for Klottey Korle. He believes his leadership can “bridge the gap” if elected.

“And, if we are able to do what I am saying, and by the grace of God, I also become the chairman, then, we will be able to bridge the gap easily,” he said.

Cisse said uniting members around “the ultimate goal” — returning the NPP to power — requires a credible personality who can rally the base.

Klottey Korle Background
Klottey Korle, located in the Greater Accra Region, has been represented by the NDC in recent parliamentary elections. The NPP last held the seat when Hon. Adu Mantey won it, according to Cisse.

The constituency is expected to be keenly contested in the next general election as both major parties reorganize at the grassroots level.