{"id":216955,"date":"2024-09-12T11:08:27","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T11:08:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/09\/12\/npp-member-quits-to-run-as-independent-parliamentary-candidate\/"},"modified":"2024-09-12T11:08:27","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T11:08:27","slug":"npp-member-quits-to-run-as-independent-parliamentary-candidate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/09\/12\/npp-member-quits-to-run-as-independent-parliamentary-candidate\/","title":{"rendered":"NPP member quits to run as independent parliamentary candidate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>A member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Yendi constituency, Hussain Abdul Karim Labaani, has submitted his nomination to run as an independent parliamentary candidate in the December Polls.<\/p>\n<p>Labaani\u2019s decision comes after he and other disgruntled NPP members expressed dissatisfaction with the party\u2019s parliamentary primaries and the National Executive Committee\u2019s imposition of the current MP, Alhaji Faruq Ali Mahama.<\/p>\n<p>Labaani cited the imposition and unfulfilled promises of the MP as reasons for contesting independently. He expressed confidence in his ability to win the Yendi seat, pledging strong leadership and urging supporters to vote for him.<\/p>\n<p>Labaani\u2019s supporters also criticised the MP\u2019s leadership, echoing concerns over imposed representation and calling for change.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe people choose the leader, not the leader chooses himself,\u201d Labaani emphasised, clarifying that his decision is not a rebellion against Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, but rather a call for democratic representation.<\/p>\n<p>He stated, \u201cThe Member of Parliament for Yendi, who\u2019s in the person of Alhaji Faruq Ali Mahama was imposed on us and for that matter, the rule of law does not order that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor that matter we have come out, especially me to let them understand that is the people that choose the leader, not the leader chooses himself. I\u2019m not against Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><em><strong>Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Click on the link to join the\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"google-anno-t\">Citi Newsroom<\/span>\u00a0channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU:\u00a0https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>No spams, just the stories that truly matter! #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Yendi constituency, Hussain Abdul Karim Labaani, has submitted his nomination to run as an independent parliamentary candidate in the December Polls. 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