The Parliamentary aspirant for the Asante Akyem North Constituency, Kwasi Kwarteng, has lodged a formal complaint with the party leadership regarding the destruction of his campaign billboards.
In his petition, Mr Kwarteng who is also the Public Relations Officer for the Ministry of Education urged the party leadership to investigate the vandalism of his billboards and raised suspicions that the incumbent Member of Parliament, Andy Appiah Kubi, might be responsible for the act.
“I kindly implore your esteemed office to openly condemn this act of vandalism and make a public statement denouncing any form of violence or destruction of property belonging to political opponents.
“By taking a strong stance against such behaviour, we send a clear message that the New Patriotic Party is committed to fostering a peaceful and respectful political environment.
“Furthermore, I respectfully request that your administration initiate an investigation into the incident and ascertain any potential involvement of the sitting Member of Parliament, Hon. Andy Appiah-Kubi, in this act of vandalism. If found guilty, I urge you to take appropriate disciplinary action against him by the party’s code of conduct.”
Below is the full petition
PETITION REGARDING VANDALIZATION OF BILLBOARDS AND REQUEST FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION
Dear Chairperson,
I am writing to bring to your attention a recent unfortunate incident that occurred on Saturday, 8th July 2023 whilst the Vice-President His Excellency Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia visited the Constituency.
Billboards, which were communicating my intention to contribute intellectually to the development agenda of the Asante Akyem North Constituency, were vandalized in a deplorable act of sabotage.
As a responsible citizen and active member of the New Patriotic Party, it saddens me to witness such acts of vandalism that hinder the democratic process and violate the principles we hold dear. It is disheartening to see our constituency, formerly known for its vibrant and inclusive political discourse, subjected to such shameful behaviour.
I kindly implore your esteemed office to openly condemn this act of vandalism and make a public statement denouncing any form of violence or destruction of property belonging to political opponents. By taking a strong stance against such behaviour, we send a clear message that the New Patriotic Party is committed to fostering a peaceful and respectful political environment.
Furthermore, I respectfully request that your administration initiate an investigation into the incident and ascertain any potential involvement of the sitting Member of Parliament, Hon. Andy Appiah-Kubi, in this act of vandalism. If found guilty, I urge you to take appropriate disciplinary action against him by the party’s code of conduct.
We must hold our representatives accountable for their actions, ensuring that they uphold the principles and values of the New Patriotic Party. By addressing this issue promptly and taking decisive action, we can reaffirm our commitment to these core values.
I remain committed to the New Patriotic Party and its ideals, and I trust that you will take the necessary steps to address this unfortunate, backward, and shameful incident swiftly and effectively.
Yours faithfully,
Kwasi Kwarteng
Member- New Patriotic Party
CC:
National Executive Committee
Regional Executive Committee
Constituency Executive Committee
Council of Elders-Asante Akyem North
Council of Patrons-Asante Akyem North
Polling Station Executives-Asante Akyem North