Member of Parliament (MP) for Klottey Korle Constituency, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has been accused of playing cheap partisan politics for claiming food for the needy in lockdown areas is being shared for only cronies of the government.

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The Chief Executive Officer for the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), Mohammed Adjei Sowah, said the MP’s claims that party cards are inspected before food is handed to the needy is palpable false.

Rather, he claimed Dr Rawlings, who is making the allegation, is herself guilty of the same offense

He alleged that Dr Rawlings, together with National Democratic Congress (NDC) Constituency executives, were seen in the homes of only supporters of the NDC sharing food.

“Zenator Rawlings is just being mischievous; its not fair to those of us sharing the food,” he bemoaned.

At this crucial times, the Accra Mayor said a lot of people need help, hence it is not the time for cheap partisan politics.

“If Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings decides to complement government’s efforts by sharing food to Kayayee, she should do so following set-down protocols which do not put vulnerable persons at further risks and would be better done by liaising with agencies that are mandated to work in the management of crisis and not attempt to score cheap political points while propagating falsehood,” he noted.

Hon Adjei Sowah stressed officers from the National Disaster Management Organisation in branded vests are responsible for sharing the food and not party cronies of the New Patriotic Party.

“Though the government has welcomed efforts by all to support the effort to lessen the effects of the lockdown on the vulnerable, misinformation and attempts to politicise such efforts should not be countenanced,” he noted.

The Accra Mayor called for all hands on deck as the nation battles to contain the spread of coronavirus pandemic.

“This is a time when the nation and the world at large are battling a pandemic and unity of purpose with focus is expected of all in leadership. I wish to urge all residents to continue to cooperate with national and local government and adhere to all the precautionary measures outlined by the President to slow the spread of the COVID-19 in the country,” he stressed.

Incumbent National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for the Klottey- Korley Constituency in the Greater Accra Region, Dr Zanetor Rawlings has emerged winner in the party’s parliamentary primary.

Dr Zanetor Rawlings swept 671 votes while her contenders – Leeford Quarshie who came second polled 336 votes, with Nii Alema Bashiru polling 260 votes.

Speaking in an interview with Adom News after the polls, Dr Rawlings said her resounding victory is a good indicator for her victory in the 2020 general election.

“The people have rewarded my hard work with their massive support and I will continue the work I did for my victory in the primary ahead of the 2020 election,” she said.

Source: Adomonline.com

Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, who is seeking a second chance to lead the National Democratic Congress (NDC) into the 2020 parliamentary election in the Klottey-Korley constituency, says she would be surprised if she does not win the party’s primary.

According to her, she is confident she will retain the seat because the delegates are on her side and there is no need for her to think of losing.

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Speaking in an interview with Joy News after casting her vote in the constituency, she said in spite of some of the challenges the constituency has faced, the majority of the executives are on her side, so she believes that is what matters.

“I will be very surprised if I don’t win and I don’t think I am expecting any surprises because I believe one’s works must speak for her and we now have a lot of women who feel and understand this is the chance for women to represent us,” she said.

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Source: Adomonline.com|Dorcas Abedu-Kennedy

The former President had the crowd’s attention when he arrived at the polling centre at the Arts Centre in Accra to support his preferred candidate for the constituency.

Though he did not disclose the name of the contestant he voted for, his daughter, Zenator Rawlings is currently the Member of Parliament for that constituency-Klottey-Korle Constituency and one of the candidates vying for that seat.

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“I voted for the obvious one,” he told Joy News after casting his ballot.

Mr Rawlings urged delegates to comport themselves during the election and not allow money to influence their choices.

“We should all comport ourselves and do the most logical obvious thing. They shouldn’t allow money to influence their choices,” he stated.

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The NDC’s upcoming parliamentary primaries are currently underway in 157 constituencies across the country.

Some 524 aspirants have been cleared to contest in the polls.

Source: Adomonline.com | Dorcas Abedu-Kennedy