A democratic-oriented public interest interventionist group, New Voter Forum, has advised members of the electoral college in the Volta Region not to vote for any candidate associated with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to represent the region at the Council of State.

According to them, the opposition NPP and its members have exhibited a lack of interest in the development of the Volta Region and hence do not deserve a spot on such an important body, which assumes an advisory role to the President in the traditional political system.

Addressing a presser in Ho, a Leading Member of New Voter Forum, Conqueror Korto, alleged that Dr. David Kofi Wuaku, the immediate past Technical Advisor to Mavis Hawa Koomson, a former Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture was plotted to distort the “reset agenda” of the Mahama-led-government.

“Please, make no mistake! Don't vote for anyone associated with the NPP because it won't help the development of the region. There is no critical indicator that Mr. Wuaku is contesting this election with the best of intentions.

“His actions clearly point to the fact that he is purposely contesting for political expediency to obstruct the reset agenda of His Excellency John Dramani Mahama”, he said.

He further indicated that they do not mean any malicious intent against anyone but just rendering their gatekeeping roles to rid the Council of State of people not concerned about the development of the region.

“Friends of the press, let it be placed on record that our presser is without any malicious intent. It's part of our gatekeeping roles to ensure the right candidate with an impeccable track record and one who believes in the Volta dream to represent the region at the council."

“We want to emphasize that distinguished delegates in the exercise of their civic responsibility on behalf of the entire region should be reminded of how badly and unfairly the Volta Region was treated under President Nana Addo."

“NPP and for that matter, its members need deeper reflection on their defeat and not be parading themselves as candidates for the crucial council of state election. Having performed abysmally in government, what best advice can they offer the president of the republic?”

“As such, we call for round rejection of all NPP-sponsored candidates during the council of state elections”, Mr. Kotor concluded.