Mathew Nyindam, the former Member of Parliament for Kpandai constituency in the Northern region, is expressing strong optimism about his chances of winning an overwhelming 98% of delegate votes to become the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) candidate for the 2024 elections.
Mr Nyindam who submitted his nomination forms for the party’s primaries faces stiff competition from Richard Noamah.
Speaking to the media, Mr Nyindam said he believes his work in the constituency makes him the best candidate to win back the seat for the NPP.
“I think I am the best candidate to win back the seat. My work on the ground is unmatched. The current MP knows he’s on his way out. He is going to be a one-term MP. I am winning the primaries with over 98% of the vote, and my target is the general elections,” he said.
Despite the rivalry, both aspirants were urged to uphold a respectful and honorable campaign as an internal competition. Nyindam, known for his decency in politics, called on his opponent and supporters to follow his example.
In the event that he doesn’t emerge as the primary winner, Nyindam pledged his full support to the victorious candidate for the general elections. He also encouraged his opponent to adopt the same spirit of unity.
“I have been decent throughout my political career. I welcome the advice from the council chairman for us to be decent. I want to ask my colleague to emulate my example. I am also pledging to offer my full support to him if I should lose. I am counting on him too to come on board so that we can recapture the seat,” he said.
The Chairman of the Council of Elders of the party in the constituency, Agbedji Augustine, emphasized the importance of unity among party members and supporters following the primaries. He urged delegates to consider the bigger picture and to prioritize party cohesion.
Bediako Jeremiah, the Deputy Regional Secretary of the NPP in the Northern region and a resident of the area, firmly endorsed Nyindam’s candidacy. Jeremiah highlighted Nyindam’s strong presence within the community and his significant contributions to the constituents.
“Honourable Mathew is the people’s man. He has been with the people on the ground, and if you ask people, many don’t know Richard Nuamah. He’s NPP alright, but we want a candidate who can win the seat for us in 2024. The work of Hon. Mathew is unmatched,” he added.
Nyindam’s nomination filing was accompanied by widespread support from delegates across the constituency, who demonstrated their unwavering backing by marching through the town alongside him.
