The Founder of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and former president, Jerry John Rawlings has cast his ballot in the ongoing parliamentary primaries of the party in the Klottey Korle constituency.
His daughter, Zanetor Rawlings, who is the incumbent Member of Parliament and seeking to contest again on the party’s ticket again in the 2020 parliamentary elections has also cast her ballot in the constituency.
Zanetor is being contested by the party’s constituency Chairman, Leeford Quarshie and Nii Alema Bashiru.
She said despite the competition, she believes she will come out victorious.
“I am here for my parliamentary primaries. I think that when people have put their confidence into you, you must keep your commitment that is the sign of your character. I think it will really be unfair and a slap in the face of those who have shown confidence in me to say that I don’t want to do this. I believe that by God’s grace, I will emerge victorious,” she said.
Meanwhile, Jerry John Rawlings has urged delegates not to allow themselves to be influenced by money.
Speaking to Citi News in an interview after casting his ballot, he said, “we should all comport ourselves, and do the most obvious logical thing. That is, not to allow money to influence our choices.
Elect persons who can win parliamentary seats – Mahama
The former President John Dramani Mahama has asked delegates to vote decisively for aspirants who are prepared to recapture power from the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2020 general election.
In a Facebook post to extend his good wishes to the aspirants, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer said:
“To you our dear Delegates, the power is in your hands. Let’s select the best candidates who are ready and willing to serve you and your communities, work for you and campaign with you to wrestle power from the NPP in 2020.”
” It’s decision day, and I wish all our comrades contesting to represent our great party in the 2020 parliamentary elections the best of luck”, he added.
Mr. Mahama also prayed for a successful election, devoid of unfortunate incidents.