The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has endorsed actor John Dumelo as its Parliamentary Candidate for the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency for the 2024 elections. 

According to the party, this was after a “constructive discussions” by the leadership of the party. 

In a press release issued on Sunday, August 13, it said the other two aspirants who filed to contest Mr Dumelo agreed to step down after engagements with the party leadership.

It thus thanked them for their loyalty to the party’s course and values. 

“The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency, hereby issues this press statement to officially announce a significant development in our parliamentary candidate selection process for the 2024 general elections.”

“Upon further consultation with the party hierarchy and after engaging in constructive discussions with all the aspirants, we are pleased to inform the General Public that the two other aspirants have graciously accepted to give the nod to Mr. John Dumelo to represent the party.”

“As a result of this harmonious agreement, we proudly endorse and present Mr. John Dumelo as the official NDC Parliamentary Candidate for Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency for the upcoming 2024 Parliamentary Elections,” excerpts of the statement said. 

The party also called on the general public and supporters of the NDC to rally behind Mr. Dumelo to snatch the seat from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2024 polls.

“We call upon all party members, supporters, constituents, and the public to rally behind Mr. John Dumelo and support his campaign wholeheartedly.”

“Together, let us work towards the shared goal of securing victory for the NDC in Ayawaso West Wuogon and building the Ghana we want together.”