THE Bunkpurugu/Yunyoo Constituency Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Yenukwah John Campion, has defended the procedure used in the selection of a candidate for appointment as the new District Chief Executive (DCE) for the area.
According to him, applications were received from all interested persons, some of whom were subsequently shortlisted and interviewed in accordance with the laid-down procedure.
The chairman was responding to some media reports that claimed that the nomination and vetting of some persons vying for the position were shrouded in secrecy.
In a statement to the press, he said due process was followed in selecting the three candidates and that there was no discrimination or favouritism.
Mr Campion cautioned those saying ethnicity went into the selection process to desist from that, since it had the tendency to mar the existing harmonious relationship among people from the various ethnic groups.
He said the successful appointment of a new DCE would bring stability to the area and facilitate the execution of developmental activities.
The constituency chairman also said allegations that the former DCE, Hajia Mavis Meriga Bawah, was removed from office following petitions by some party members were untrue.
“The former DCE was removed based on incompetence and non-performance as per the publication terminating her appointment and for that matter, they should give us a break,” he stated.
Mr Campion, however, alleged that the people who were preparing to oppose the new DCE who would be appointed by the President were not true members of the NDC.
He revealed that some individuals had planned to use youth from other political parties to demonstrate against any nomination, so as to satisfy their selfish interests.
Mr Campion entreated all true party supporters and residents to support the President to achieve the ‘Better Ghana Agenda’.
“Any progress made by the government in improving education, utility supply, roads and transport, security, commerce and job creation would transform the lives of all persons, irrespective of their political and ethnic affiliations,” he added.
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