This is Not an Election – David Kofi Woaku
The Council of State election held on February 11th concluded with Mr. Gabriel Kwabla Tanko Kwamigah Atokple securing 24 votes from the 36 Assembly Members who participated in the vote.
After the results were declared, Dr. Kofi Woaku spoke to the media, expressing his dissatisfaction with the electoral process. He voiced concerns that he suspected foul play by the electoral body.
Dr. Woaku alleged that the Electoral Commission had taken actions to prevent other candidates from having a fair chance, seemingly to pave the way for a specific candidate, for their own benefit.
“I reported this to the regional minister yesterday. I met him, I met a group of NDC so-called executives having a meeting with delegates and I wished to enter they refused, says Dr. Woaku.”
Dr. David Kofi Woaku also mentioned that on February 10th, 2025, he contacted the party headquarters to report his suspicions. He further reported the matter to the police command and the Electoral Commission. “This is not an election, this is not what NDC stands for, Dr. Woaku.”
Dr. Woaku asserts that the electoral process was not a democratic method for electing individuals to credible positions, such as the Council of State. “A Council of State is a respected position, we should not allow anybody to subvert the will of the people.”
He also expressed his dismay over the Assembly members’ decision to be bribed.
Dr. Woaku told the media that the matter would proceed to higher authorities: “I want to tell the media today, this matter will go up, this matter will be taken to the next level.”
