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The daughter of Ghana’s first president, Samia Nkrumah, will stand as an independent candidate in the 2020 parliamentary elections in the Jomoro constituency.
The former president of the Convention People’s Party (CPP) who made this known to the Accra-based television station Citi TV said her return was not a selfish ambition but to get Jomoro to have adequate representation in Parliament. .
The former deputy from the area also said that her decision to participate in the upcoming elections was to help defend the legacy of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.
“I am no stranger to the Jomoro constituency and my past accomplishments speak for themselves. What I think is important to remember is why some of us are in politics. This is not a selfish ambition at all, but our ambition is closely related to the needs and aspirations of the people. If he had felt that Jomoro had leadership or a better performing MP, he would not have competed. That is reason number one. And number two is that I am doing this political work because I represent a legacy. “
“A legacy whose mission is to create a just, united and just society in Ghana and the legacy of Osagyefo Kwame Nkrumah. I think we have a lot to learn and Ghana would benefit a lot if we re-studied their policies, writings and speeches because that is how modern Ghana was born. So my return is partly to the people of Jomoro, who I know I can give to, make things better for them, and I have the ability, sincerity, love and passion to make better things happen for them. Finally, it is to defend the legacy of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, which I think is very necessary in our current policy.
When asked why she was running as an independent candidate and her chances, Samia said it was not about the party.
“I think that people are aware and have experienced different deputies, different political parties and I don’t think it is a question of party. I think what matters is the caliber of the candidate, the strength of the candidate and the sincerity of the candidate. I think people know what to do for the good of all. I don’t see my opponents as a threat and I don’t see this as a fight with who is racing more cars or screaming more or giving more money, but it is about people’s lives. It’s about who is best able to improve the quality of life for people in the Jomoro constituency. It’s about who has an independent mind, not loyal to either party, but loyal to the people. “
Speaking to Citi News on the sidelines of a training program for advocates and trainers for the advancement and rights of children and women, project ATCWAR-OSIWA, Samia said that no effective change can occur without the active participation of women.
The ATCWAR-OSIWA project aims to increase the participation and representation of women in governance.
“There must be more women in government at the decision-making level in all areas. No genuine change occurs without the active participation of women. We can see that in our history and our fight for independence it became successful due to the participation of women with their minds and finances. Women were one of the biggest contributors or sponsors of the independence movement. “
“Things like passing the Affirmative Action Bill and things like making sure there is education for women will help us get there. A just society cannot leave any electorate behind. Modern Ghana came about with that philosophy of fairness, justice and that way of thinking meant that women had to be there alongside men as ACTWAR preaches.
Samia Yaba Nkrumah, the daughter of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, made her first entrance onto the Ghanaian political scene with her victory in the Jomoro parliamentary seat in 2008.
Right after a stint in office, Samia lost the job in 2012 to NDC’s Francis Ananam.
Her second attempt to regain the Jomoro seat in 2016 saw her lose once again to NPP’s Paul Essien.
After her controversial period in the CPP Presidency, Samia is contesting for Jomoro’s position again, but this time not on the CPP ballot but as an independent candidate.
She would face off with NPP’s Paul Essian and NDC’s Dorcas Afo Toffey, the mother of popular musician Fatanna.
Credit: Citinewsroom.com
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