Manaf Ibrahim in Serious Trouble…as His Uncle Yussif Osman Joins Asawase NPP Primaries
Manaf Ibrahim who was general tipped by many governing New Party Party (NPP) delegates at Asawase constituency to lead them in the 2020 general elections but was prevented from contesting the then Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Asokore Mampong,Hon Alhaji Alidu Seidu ambition to become 2024 Parliamentary candidate for the Party is serious under threat again.
The presentation of the Nomination forms to the Zongo Nkosuohene for his blessings
Even though,some Women delegates of the Party picked nomination forms for him to demonstrate their love for him few days ago but another group led by a chief has also picked nomination forms for Manaf Ibrahim’s own uncle,Hon Yussif Osman,a Presidential Satfder at the Office of the Vice President,Alhaji Mahamadu Bawumia to join the race.
Baron Atuguba speaking to the Journalists
Shirkk.Baron Atuguba of Sepe-Timpom led some delegates of the party to pick nomination forms for Hon.Yussif Osman on Thursday,20th July,2023.
The forms was subsequently presented to the Ashanti regional Zongo Nkosuohene who doubles as Chief Mamprusi in the presence of Yussif Osman.
The purpose was to officially informed their Family head who doubles as Ashanti Nkosuohene Alhaji Abdullah Ali-Barry, his Elders and seek their blessings.
Hon Yussif Osman in a hand shake with Zongo Nkosuohene
Manaf Ibrahim and his team after picking the forms also did same and the Chief had no option than to bless Yussif Osman and his team as well as since their own his children.
Speaking to Journalists,Baron Atuguba admitted that Yussif Osman and Manaf Ibrahim are relatives but that doesn’t stop them from contesting for the same position in the Party..
A video comments by a member of the Campaign team
That just like in traditional settings whenever there’s vacancy of a stool the rightful persons competent and the kingmakers decided who to lead.
According to him,the dynamics of Asawase indicates that they(NPP) can’t continue to do the same things and expect different results or victory.
Baron Atuguba who describes himself as the Campaign Manager for Hon Yussif Osman said the incumbent Member of Parliament (MP) for Asawase,Hon.Muntaka Mubarak is a formidable Candidate and NPP can’t go to a contest with him with a divided front hence they need Yussif Osman who is a unifier to lead them.
He said during 2016 general elections,NPP managed to close the gap between Hon.Muntaka to about 5,000 votes difference but due to imposition of Parliamentary candidate on the constituency it resulted in voter apathy on the party of NPP members leading to Hon.Muntaka,NDC Candidate maximizing votes .
He said the gap between NDC and NPP increased to about 20,000 voted difference.
Mr.Baron Atuguba who is also Kasana Nakanna Youth Leader said it’s only Yussif Osman who can appeals to the floating voters to enable NPP snatch the seat from NDC .
Adding that he( Yussif Osman) is neutral among the various factions in the constituency and therefore stands better position to win the seat for NPP.
On his part,the President of Ashanti Zongo Youth,Prince Akuter endorsed the candidature of Hon.Yussif Osman as the best person to lead NPP in the constituency as Parliamentary candidate.
Mr.Akuter said Yussif Osman has been Great contributor in lobbying for jobs for many youth in the area
That Yussif Osman has also supported their sporting activities many years now among other contributions to the growth of constituency.Source: tntnewspapergh.com
