The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association has dismissed claims of funding the billboards of the New Patriotic Party parliamentary(NPP) Ablekuma Central candidate, Jefferson Sackey in the just-ended primaries.
This comes a few days after the Deputy Director of Communications at the Presidency said the Association supported his campaign.
Mr Sackey reportedly said all the billboards, posters, and brochures were supported by an NPP group within the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association.
In a statement, the leadership admitted there may be some members who hold political affiliations and may individually support candidates.
However, that does not reflect the involvement of the entire association and have therefore disassociated themselves from the comment.
“The Association recognizes the diversity of its membership, acknowledging that individual spare parts dealers may choose to support political candidates of their choice. However, such personal choices do not represent the official position of the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association,” the statement noted.
The Association further reiterated its commitment to maintain a non-political stance, adding that its activities focus solely on the welfare and interests of its members in the spare parts industry.
Meanwhile, Mr Sackey polled 539 votes while former MP, Ebenezer Nartey had 441 votes, Collins Amoah got 493 votes and Larry Anyetei Adjei 11 votes.
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READ THE FULL STATEMENT FROM THE ABOSSEY OKAI SPARE PARTS DEALERS ASSOCIATION BELOW:
Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association Denies Sponsorship of Jefferson Sackey’s Billboard
December 8, 2023
The leadership of the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association wishes to address recent stories circulating about its alleged sponsorship of the billboards featuring the New Patriotic Party’s parliamentary candidate, Jefferson Sackey.
As an association, we want to categorically state that we are not apolitical, and we do not engage in political activities.
The association disassociates itself entirely from any claims of involvement in the creation or funding of billboards for the NPP’s parliamentary candidate.
While the association acknowledges that there may be spare parts dealers within its membership who hold political affiliations and may individually support candidates, this does not reflect the stance or involvement of the association as a whole.
The leadership of the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Association wants to assure its members and the general public that it does not participate in political activities, and any assertions suggesting otherwise are inaccurate.
The association recognizes the diversity of its membership, acknowledging that individual spare parts dealers may choose to support political candidates of their choice.
However, such personal choices do not represent the official position of the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association.
In conclusion, the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association reiterates its commitment to maintaining a non-political stance and ensuring that its activities focus solely on the welfare and interests of its members in the spare parts industry.
Thank you.
Takyi Addo
Head of Communications
 Ablekuma Central candidate, Jefferson Sackey in the just-ended primaries.){kind=link}