Politics of Thursday, 27 December 2018Source: citinewsroom.comAyawaso West Wuogon primary: ‘I withdrew because of Agyarko’s wife’ – Kufuor’s sonEdward Agyekum Kufuor withdrew from the Ayawaso West Wuogon electionsReverend Edward Agyekum Kufuor, son of former president John Kufuor, says he dropped out of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Ayawaso West Wuogon poll out of respect for the late Member of Parliament and his widow, Lydia Alhassan. Reverend Agyekum Kufuor on Tuesday announced his withdrawal from Saturday’s poll citing personal reasons. “I decided after the vetting where I saw Madam Lydia, based on the regard I have for the late MP, felt uncomfortable contending with her [Madam Lydia]. He again stated that his withdrawal should not be interpreted as support for Madam Lydia Alhassan. The Electoral Commission has set Thursday, January 31, 2019, as the date for the Ayawaso West-Wuogon constituency by-election.

Source: GhanaWeb December 27, 2018 13:41 UTC