Some members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the
Odododiodoo constituency in the Greater Accra Region, are reportedly
encouraging Nana Oye Lithur to wrestle power from incumbent Member of
Parliament (MP), Nii Lantey Vanderpuye. The youth have started putting up
posters and banners of Nana Oye in communities within the constituency; some of
which have surfaced on social media. It is unclear yet if Oye Lithur is aware
of the developments and whether she is even interested in contesting for the
seat during the 2016 general elections. When contacted the Greater Accra
Chairman of the NDC, Ade Coker, he said he is “unaware of such intentions by
the Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection. Ade Coker however said
he is trying to reach Nana Oye Lithur for clarification on the matter. Edwin
Nii Lantey Vanderpuye was declared winner of the hotly-contested Odododiodio
Constituency seat during the 2012 general elections after winning the seat with
overwhelming percentage of votes cast. He polled 45, 967 to retain the seat for
his party while his New Patriotic Party (NPP) contender, Victor Okaikoi came
second after polling 26,269. The seat was originally occupied by Ebenezer Nii
Tackey Commey also of the NDC. Attempts to reach Mrs Lithur for comments have
so far proved futile.
Source:Citifmonline.com
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