NPP Regional Chairman Clears Air

By Ruth Oppong Nyarko

THE GREATER Accra Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ishmael Ashitey has disputed the alleged activities by a section of the party which is supposedly looking into the background of Ahmed Arthur, NPP Parliamentary Candidate for Okaikoi South constituency.
He explained that after the election in the constituency, a committee was formed with respect to a petition claiming that Ahmed Arthur did not obtain his certificate from the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ).
Speaking to DAILY GUIDE at the party’s headquarters, Mr. Ashitey expressed worry over how the issue is being handled.
He noted that as the regional chairman, he was waiting for the outcome of the committee, adding that he heard the news about the alleged background check on air and was later called by numerous radio stations to verify the authenticity of Mr. Arthur’s certificate.
“I just want to make it clear that the region has no knowledge of and has also not mandated anybody or any group of persons to do any research on the background of Mr. Ahmed Arthur,” he said.
He added, “The document that is circulating is not a genuine document from the region.”
He further called on the party’s national office to contact him about any concerns regarding the region to help clarify issues.
He also expressed worry over people coming from the national to the regional office to create confusion as has happened with this case.