Speaking in an interview on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Mrs. Morrison clarified that although she once contested as an independent candidate, she was never formally suspended by the NPP.

“I was not suspended from the NPP. But I know that once you contest as an independent candidate, you forfeit your membership. Officially, the party leadership never wrote to me, and to this day I am still on the party’s parliamentary platforms. In fact, after I was briefly removed, I was later added back, and an apology was even extended to me,” she explained.

The former Gender Minister recounted how she continued to engage with party leadership despite her independent bid.

“During President Akufo-Addo’s last State of the Nation Address, he greeted me, and we had a brief discussion. I remain committed and dedicated to the NPP, and I believe I am even more trusted than some who never contested as independents,” she said.

Mrs. Morrison stressed that the NPP must rise above grudges and personal attacks to build a stronger front.

“We campaigned actively for Dr. Bawumia in Agona West during the 2024 elections. The party must not be built on anger and selfishness. We need peace, and we must iron out our issues and address our differences,” she urged.

She also expressed concern about the state of political discourse in Ghana.

“Our politics is getting dirtier by the day. People now insult and disrespect their elders in the name of politics, and no action is taken. After this amnesty, we must reflect on the issues that brought us here and find ways to resolve them,” she added.

The NPP’s National Council announced the blanket amnesty on August 16, 2025, lifting all suspensions and halting disciplinary proceedings against affected members, though such individuals remain barred from contesting internal elections for two years.

Members who forfeited their membership have also been directed to formally reapply to the national secretariat if they wish to return.

The party explained that while reinstated members are welcomed back, their eligibility to contest in internal elections will remain suspended for a two-year period.

The directive further cautioned party executives at all levels against arbitrary suspensions, insisting that disciplinary matters must strictly adhere to the constitution, due process, and laid-down procedures.

Source: Gertrude Otchere

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“Even if you come and tell me you saw my husband with another lady, I will not leave him. Even if I go and see him with a lady, I will just pick him up and we will come home,” she said.

“I am telling you on national television because from there, I don’t know the next man I’m going to meet. He could be worse than my husband. So whatever you have, you polish it,” she added.

Cynthia Morrison lost the 2024 election as an independent candidate after losing the NPP parliamentary primary.

She garnered 152 votes, while Christopher Arthur emerged victorious with 240 votes, securing the nomination as the parliamentary candidate.

In the general election, National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate Ernestina Ofori Dangbey won the seat with 26,080 votes, while Christopher Arthur polled 20,693 votes.

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Despite contesting as an independent candidate in the December 7 election, Madam Morrison has stated that she is still an MP on the NPP’s ticket.

She made this statement at a press briefing on Thursday amidst the controversy over the declaration of four seats, including hers, as vacant.

“I am still an MP on the ticket of the NPP, thank you,” she told journalists.

The other affected MPs are Kwadwo Asante (Suhum), Andrew Asiamah (Fomena), and Peter Kwakye Ackah (Amenfi Central).

They face potential removal, although a Supreme Court intervention has paused any immediate action.

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The chiefs have stated that it is not true they are behind her candidacy or that they approve of it.

Speaking on behalf of the Traditional Council at a meeting, the Omankrado of Agona Nyakrom, Nana Ekuful IV, stated that the MP’s aide, Kofi Osei, was spreading falsehoods about their involvement.

Nana Ekuful IV has therefore warned Mr. Osei and Madam Morrison not to mention the chiefs in the course of their campaign activities and to pursue their political agenda independently.

“The reports are that the Agona chiefs are asking Cynthia Morrison to go independent, but we have never met to take any such decision. We haven’t sent anyone to go independent,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Regent of Agona Swedru, Nana Kweku Esieni V, also cautioned politicians to stop dragging the chiefs into their activities.

He called on all politicians in Agona West to embark on clean campaigns to promote peace.

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The mask was part of the visitor’s gear at the emergency ward. The young man had been referred by the Swedru Government Hospital for further medical attention at the UGMC.

His name: Haruna Rasheed Osman, the Nasara Coordinator for the New Patriotic Party, Agona West. Why the tears?

Apparently overwhelmed seeing Prof at his bedside as he reeled in pain; he had earlier been visited by Chris Arthur, the NPP Parliamentary candidate.

‘We are with you, you are not alone,’ I told him carefully, holding his right hand, the last two fingers wrapped in a blood
soaked bandage.

Rasheed was a victim in the bloody clash between two factions of Agona West NPP Sunday night, commonly coded as Cynthia Morrison versus Chris Arthur.

Gunshots had been fired by an unknown assailant within a convoy of party supporters advancing from a nearby village, he said.

Like a dream, he suddenly realised two of his fingers had been badly hit, almost mangled; and a hail of pellets lodged on the left side of his body frame. He sobbed uncontrollably, narrating the incident: ‘If I had died, I would have died for nothing’.

‘No Rasheed, don’t cry. Your party and Agonaman are solidly behind you, and your doctors say you will recover soon. A nurse came around, adjusted his drip, and asked a few questions common with
preparations for surgery.

Thereafter came a bigger medical team to be briefed by the doctor on duty.

Rasheed was virtually on his way to surgery.

Pray for Rasheed.
kyankah@ashesi.edu.gh

Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, he accused incumbent MP Cynthia Morrison of using “radical elements” to instigate chaos.

“She just wanted to show power and has taken some radical guys to cause mayhem. She keeps accusing us, but while she talks nicely on the radio, she is evil. We won’t allow you to joke with our lives and jeopardize our safety,” he said.

Mr. Arthur revealed the fear instilled by the gunfire, stating, “If there is anything to be afraid of, it’s the gunshots. We are left wondering what might happen next. Why don’t you just accept defeat?” He further claimed that Madam Morrison’s motives are to “destroy votes just to let the NDC win.”

The incident, he said, occurred around 7 PM, leaving one person with gunshot wounds and several others with minor injuries.

“We heard gunshots, and the injured person had the bullets removed and is now doing well,” Mr. Arthur confirmed.

Reports indicate that supporters of Chris Arthur were returning to Agona Swedru from a campaign event in Otinkorang when they encountered supporters of Cynthia Morrison, who were holding a separate mini-rally.

In response to the violence, a representative from Mr      Arthur’s team called for police intervention, alleging that the altercation was provoked by an individual identified only as “Adolf.”

They expressed hope that a swift investigation would not only lead to the arrest of the shooter but also help prevent further violence as tensions rise ahead of the elections.

Meanwhile, the Central Regional Police Command has launched an investigation into the incident to ensure justice is served and calm restored among residents and party supporters in the area.

However, Madam Morrison, on the same show, denied all allegations levelled against her by Chris Arthur.

She stated that his supporters had insulted her, adding, “I didn’t block any road. Who am I to block any road? My win in Agona West will shock everyone. I’ll certainly win as an independent candidate.”

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In an interview with Citi News, the Agona West MP said her supporters were not responsible for the gunfire, which left one person injured and caused widespread panic at the event.

The incident reportedly took place as supporters of Chris Arthur, a parliamentary aspirant for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), were returning from a campaign launch in Otinkorang, a community within Agona West.

On their way, they encountered a group of madam Morrison’s supporters, who were holding a separate mini-rally at Agona Nyankrom.

As the two groups crossed paths, gunshots were fired, injuring Haruna Rashid, campaign manager for Chris Arthur, who sustained a gunshot wound to his ribs.

He was quickly taken to the Agona Swedru Government Hospital for treatment. Other individuals with minor injuries were also taken to the hospital amid the chaos.

Madam Morrison stated that she was unaware of the gunfire at the time, adding that she did not hear the shots and only learned of the incident later.

“At a point, the police told me that they put me in the car. So I just slipped through and then sat in and asked what was happening. They said it was a gunshot. I didn’t hear the gunshot actually because the [sound] system was closer to where I was standing.

“So I sat in the car, my driver, my security reversed, and then we were asked not to go through the same road that we came from.

“That was the directive of the police, so we had to go through the outskirts. Then I heard that some people had been injured, so they were sent to the polyclinic.”

“How can it be from my camp? I was having a rally. I got permission from the police. They gave us 27 policemen in their van and they directed me to exactly where I should be. Anywhere we turn, we see a policewoman, turn left, and they will ask us to turn left.

“We have to tell where they will ask us to turn. They had mapped everything for us to go. I did not even have the itinerary. They did the itinerary,” the MP further explained.

The Central Regional Police Command has since launched an investigation into the events, with madam Morrison expressing her hope that the authorities would resolve the matter quickly and ensure that it does not escalate further.

In light of rising tensions, residents and supporters in Agona West are calling for calm and are urging all parties to engage in peaceful campaigning as the election period approaches.

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The incident occurred around 9 p.m. while Rashid was traveling with the convoy of Agona West NPP Parliamentary Candidate, Christopher Arthur.

Three other individuals were also injured.

According to police sources, supporters of Chris Arthur and Cynthia Morrison, a rival candidate, encountered each other while campaigning in the same area.

Tensions reportedly escalated when Mr Arthur’s convoy encountered a roadblock allegedly set up by Madam Morrison’s supporters.

As the convoy attempted to turn away, shots were fired, and Rashid, who also serves as Mr Arthur’s campaign manager, was struck in the ribs.

Mr Arthur recounted the incident, explaining that as they neared the Nyarkrom Township, they encountered the blockage.

“We decided to change direction, but it was too late,” he said.

Mr Arthur described how unidentified individuals first poured alcohol on their driver, causing him to lose control before two men approached and shot Rashid.

Rashid was initially rushed to the Agona Swedru Municipal Hospital and has since been transferred to Korle Bu Teaching Hospital for further treatment due to the severity of his injuries.

Agona West NPP Constituency Chairman, Alhaji Jibri Tanko, has condemned the violence, warning all supporters to avoid intimidation.

“We will not allow anyone to intimidate us in this election,” he stated firmly.

In addition, two supporters from Cynthia Morrison’s camp were also injured by gunfire and are receiving treatment at the Agona Nyarkrom Health Center as investigations continue.

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The incumbent Agona West Member of Parliament (MP) Cynthia Maamle Morrison and the NPP 2024 Parliamentary Candidate, Christopher Arthur engaged in a heated exchange.

This was on the back of a shooting incident in the constituency during a campaign rally in the build-up to the December 7 election.

The banter started when the NPP PC, who is a former aide to the incumbent MP accused the latter of orchestrating the attack on him and his people.

Mr Arthur claimed that Madam Morrison is still pained from her defeat in the NPP primary and has been inciting her supporters for violence.

However, the MP fought off the claims, stating she had no hand in it.

According to her, she did not even see for herself the people who have reportedly been injured.

But it is her prayer that they recover soon.

The NPP Nasara Coordinator, Haruna Rashid and three others sustained gunshot wounds after a gun was fired through a crowd.

Mr Arthur and his supporters were returning to Agona Swedru from a campaign launch in Otinkorang when they encountered Madam Morrison and her supporters at Agona Nyakrom, who were also campaigning.

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The former Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection said this on Adom FM Dwaso Nsem.

The comment of the New Patriotic Party(NPP) MP who is seeking to contest as an Independent Candidate in the 2024 election follows a shooting incident in her constituency.

Supporters of the NPP Parliamentary Candidate, Chris Arthur and Cynthia Morrison encountered each other while campaigning in the same area.

Tensions reportedly escalated when Mr Arthur’s convoy encountered a roadblock allegedly set up by Ms Morrison’s supporters.

As the convoy attempted to turn away, shots were fired and the NPP Nasara Coordinator, Haruna Rashid who was travelling with Mr Arthur sustained injuries in the ribs.

Reacting to the incident, the MP denied any involvement in the incident.

With Mr Arthur as her former aide, Madam Morrison stated he was capable of anything and won’t be surprised if he planned the shooting to dent her image.

“I don’t fear for my life; God is with me. As my son, I know the things he can do but he has failed. If he wants to kill someone and implicate me, that will not work. I didn’t see who fired the gun but he claims he saw the person so he should help identify the culprit,” she said.

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It comes on the back of rife reports about the former Gender Minister rescinding her decision after the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin declared her seat and three others vacant.

Photos of the MP together with Efuttu MP, Alexander Afenyo-Markins, Assin Central MP, Kennedy Agyapong and other NPP MPs have gone viral after Speaker Bagbin indefinitely suspended sitting on Tuesday.

However, a statement issued by her office said the reports are false and do not reflect Madam Morrison’s current position or intentions.

The statement explained that, Madam Morrison remains committed to serving her people and has not made any decision to withdraw her candidature.

“Any claims suggesting otherwise are attempts to distort the facts and misinform the public.

“We urge the media and the general public to disregard these baseless claims and rely only on official statements and verified sources for accurate information,” the statement read in parts.

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Read the full statement below:

DEBUNKING FALSE MEDIA REPORTS: BY HON MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT FOR AGONA WEST HAS NOT RESCINDED DECISION TO CONTEST AS INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE

It has come to our attention that some media outlets have published misleading reports suggesting that the HONOURABLE Member of Parliament for Agona West has rescinded their decision to contest as an independent candidate in the upcoming elections.

We wish to categorically state that these reports are false and do not reflect the Hon. MP’s current position or intentions.

Hon. Cynthia Mamle Morrison, the sitting MP for Agona West, remains committed to serving the constituents and has made no such announcement retracting their decision to run independently.

The Hon. MP’s dedication to improving the lives of the people of Agona West and advocating for the constituency’s development continues to be the foremost priority.

Any claims suggesting otherwise are attempts to distort the facts and misinform the public.

We urge the media and the general public to disregard these baseless claims and rely only on official statements and verified sources for accurate information.

Hon. Cynthia Mamle Morrison remains focused on championing the needs and aspirations of the people of Agona West, with the aim of providing sustainable development and inclusive governance.

As the election season draws closer, we encourage supporters and constituents to remain vigilant and not fall prey to propaganda or false news aimed at misleading the electorate.

Thank you.

Issued by: Office of the Hon. Member of Parliament
Agona West Constituency

The incumbent, Cynthia Morrison, was one of the four MPs whose seats were declared vacant on Thursday in parliament.

This follows the decision of the former Gender Minister to go independent in the 2024 election after losing the parliamentary primary to Christopher Arthur.

The constituents who were not happy with the ruling on Friday October 18, 2024 took to the streets clad in red and party apparel to express their displeasure.

The irate supporters have said they find it hard to believe Cynthia Morrison will pay them back this way having occupied the seat for eight years on the ticket of the NPP and also served as a Minister.

They expected that Madam Morrison would have at least consulted the chiefs and party members over her decision but that did not happen.

According to them, the MP has the NPP government which has now become the Minority caucus with 135 seats.

The Constituency Organizer, David Essandoh known as Sam Toyes in an interview with Adom News warned Cynthia Morrison not to ride on the achievements of the NPP in her campaign ahead of the December 7 election.

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The court has also restrained the Electoral Commission(EC) from proceeding with the nomination of Madam Morrison as an independent Candidate until the matter is fully determined.

This follows an application filed by Emmanuel Addison, Solomon Nyarko and Harrison A. Aglago who are all National Democratic Congress (NDC) Branch Executive in the Agona West Constituency.

Madam Morrison has served for eight years on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) after first being elected in 2016.

However, the former Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection on April 12, 2024, lost the NPP parliamentary primary and has since decided to contest as an independent candidate.

She garnered 152 votes, while Christopher Arthur emerged victorious with 240 votes.

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They have warned the former Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection not to campaign on the track record of the NPP.

They have also threatened to sue Madam Morrison or summon her before traditional authorities if she uses NPP colours or achievements in her campaign.

In an interview with Adom News, the spokesperson for the NPP women’s wing, Mary Doudu called on Cynthia Morrison not to disgrace the NPP party.

In an act to cut ties with her, any angry women swept through the principal streets of Agona West with the aim of sweeping her out from NPP.

The MP in August announced her decision to go independent after she lost the NPP parliamentary primary held on Saturday, April 13.

Madam Morrison garnered 152 votes, while Christopher Arthur emerged victorious with 240 votes, securing the nomination as the Parliamentary candidate.

In a bold, the MP on Tuesday filed her nomination forms at the office of the Electoral Commission (EC).

Meanwhile, some of the NPP women have vowed to do everything possible to campaign for Mr Arthur to win because the NPP doesn’t belongs to Cynthia Morrison.

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She recounted how she helped him secure a job at the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) in 2018 to buttress her point.

Madam Morrison disclosed in an interview on Adom FM’s morning show Dwaso Nsem that, upon learning of his intention to contest against her, she confronted him, but he denied it

“When I heard that he was planning to contest against me, I confronted him, and he denied it. It’s not just the fact that he’s contesting me; it’s the lies he is spreading that are troubling” she said.

The livid MP said the party owes her money and she will collect it before they decide her future.

“They owe me 250,000 cedis for the election. I am waiting for my money. I will take that money. I gave some out and will collect the rest. I am not trying to disgrace them, but I have to state that they owe me” she stressed.

Madam Morrison’s comments come after her loss in the NPP parliamentary primaries on April 13, where she received 152 votes, while Christopher Arthur secured 240 votes to become the party’s parliamentary candidate.

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She expressed that, although it pains her, she is ready to leave the party, despite her contributions and the recognition she has received within the NPP.

“I know they will expel me from the NPP, so I have psyched myself up for it, I am pained, but I have to go. I am ready to leave, and although they have promoted me and I have done a lot for the party, I won’t allow them to disgrace me” she said in an interview on Adom FM’s morning show Dwaso Nsem Wednesday.

Madam Morrison said she is aware her actions might lead to her removal from the party, and she has already accepted this possibility.

She added, “I love the NPP, but I know we are not fighting against flesh and blood. I am aware that I will be sacked, and I am already prepared for that.”

The former Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection also mentioned that she cannot use party paraphernalia because party members might try to prevent her from doing so.

“I will go and find people to give party paraphernalia to them freely. I have my elephant symbol on my table though” she disclosed.

Cynthia Morrison has officially announced her intention to run as an independent candidate in the upcoming 2024 parliamentary elections.

During a recent interaction with her constituents, she emphasized her commitment to the development of Agona West and has filed her nomination forms to contest in the elections.

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Speaking in an interview on Adom FM’s morning show Dwaso Nsem, she explained that, although she has no issues with Bawumia, her approach to campaigning will depend on the preferences of her supporters.

“I call Bawumia my boyfriend. I cannot blame Bawumia for what is happening to me. I have no issues with him. When I campaign, if people like me, I will campaign for myself, but if they support Bawumia, I will still campaign for Bawumia” she said.

Madam Morrison also clarified that if she has the opportunity, she will campaign both for herself and for Bawumia,

“Even during the campaign, if I am given the chance, I will campaign for myself and the flagbearer of the NPP, Bawumia. I am very frank—if people love Bawumia and make it known to me, I will campaign for him. But if they don’t like him, then I will campaign for myself.”

However, she stressed that she cannot blame Dr. Bawumia for the challenges she faces in her constituency, as she has no evidence to support such claims.

“There is no way I can blame the flagbearer for how party people treated me,” she said.

Madam Morrison’s decision to run independently follows her defeat in the NPP parliamentary primaries on April 13, where she received 152 votes compared to Chris Arthur’s 240 votes.

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Accordig to her, she plans to address these issues privately rather than airing them in public.

“I have two issues with Afenyo-Markin. I won’t discuss them on the radio because I haven’t yet confronted him about them directly. I will speak to him at the right time. I believe in resolving matters behind closed doors instead of washing our dirty linen in public” she said in an interview on Adom FM’s morning show Dwaso Nsem Wednesday.

Madam Morrison stated that, she will let him know at the right time.

“I will let him know what he did and how it relates to what others have also done to me, but I will wait for the appropriate time to discuss it with him directly” she noted.

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She attributed some of the hostility she is facing in her constituency to her support for Mr. Agyapong during the primaries.

“I never regret supporting Kennedy Agyapong, despite the backlash from my constituents” she said in an interview on Adom FM’s morning show Dwaso Nsem Wednesday.

She mentioned that, “I didn’t even have a Bawumia t-shirt because, obviously, he supported Ken Agyapong. When I finally got one and hoisted his flags in my constituency, I faced attacks.”

Madam Morrison also noted that, despite Mr. Agyapong’s absence from the country during her campaign and the lack of support she received from him, local chiefs and constituents have urged her not to reconsider her decision.

“Even now, chiefs and people are calling on me not to rescind my decision,” she said.

Madam Morrison’s decision to run independently follows her defeat in the NPP parliamentary primaries on April 13, where she got 152 votes compared to Chris Arthur’s 240 votes.

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In an interview on Adom FM’s morning show Dwaso Nsem, Morrison said, “I have not been ungrateful. I can never be ungrateful. Even Hon. Asiamah went independent, but today he is representing the NPP in Parliament.”

She expressed optimism about her chances, stating, “I am confident that I will win as an independent candidate. I am also hopeful that I could win on the NPP ticket.”

Reflecting on her experiences within the party, she noted, “I have been privileged as an NPP member, having served as Gender Minister and benefiting from various opportunities, even abroad. When the President gave me a role, I thanked him and showed my gratitude. I am not bitter at all, even if my time was brief.”

When asked if she feels the national executives are against her, Madam Morrison responded, “Even General Secretary Justin Kodua came to launch a program in my constituency but never bothered to call or inquire about me. I am not pained by this.”

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Speaking on Adom FM’s morning show Dwaso Nsem, Madam Morrison said, “If the party does not want me, I want myself, and the people around me want me.”

According to her, some elements in the party in the constituency instigated people to protest against her but she added that she maintains strong relationships with everyone, regardless of their political affiliation.

“I know many from the NDC who support me. Even NDC members have hugged me and asked for food. I relate with all of them. Some NDC people call me,” she said.

Reflecting on her treatment, she stated that others disrespected and attacked her miserably during the election.

“A PC whom I fed and supported with money for his children’s education attacked me publicly, and national executives did nothing about it. They even used police personnel to intimidate me,” she said.

Despite these challenges, Madam Morrison stressed the positive interactions she has had.

“Even when I was submitting my forms, those who saw me hugged me and took pictures with me, including NDC members. I am an MP for Agona West, not just for the NPP, and everyone, even from the NDC, loves me. I am a mother to my constituents.”

Madam Morrison’s decision to run independently comes after her defeat in the NPP parliamentary primaries on April 13, where she secured 152 votes against Chris Arthur’s 240 votes.

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The current Member of Parliament for Agona West declared her independent candidacy after losing in the NPP parliamentary primaries.

Addressing her constituents, she stated, “God willing, I will be contesting the parliamentary election as an independent candidate. It is not about the NDC, and it is not about the NPP. It is about the development of Agona.”

In an interview on Adom FM’s morning show Dwaso Nsem Wednesday, Madam Morrison said had a good rapport with those who reached out to her.

She mentioned, “Many have officially come to apologize to me. Out of the 951 members who went to vote, over 700 did not vote during the primaries, and I am still in talks with them. We maintain a very good relationship.”

She continued that “I may not have been on good terms with everyone, but I have been a mother to them; I cook for them, and we have a very strong relationship.”

She added, “I have a good relationship with the polling station executives and others involved. Despite the challenges, our bond remains strong.”

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On the day of the filing, residents were seen hooting at Morrison as NDC members accompanied her to submit her forms at the Agona West Constituency EC office.

Some residents were heard shouting, “You have chopped some; let somebody else also chop some.”

In a video circulating on social media, Cynthia Morrison was seen hugging NDC members on the principal street of Agona Swedru before and after submitting her forms.

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He urged her and other New Patriotic Party (NPP) members who have gone independent to reconsider their decisions, stressing the importance of party unity.

“The party is bigger than any individual, and that is the essence of democracy. If things didn’t go well, we are human, but we must all think about the party and its future” he said in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen programme Monday.

The current Member of Parliament for Agona West, Cynthia Morrison, announced her independent candidacy after losing in the NPP parliamentary primaries.

Addressing constituents, Morrison stated that, “God willing, I will be contesting the parliamentary election as an independent candidate. It is not about the NDC, and it is not about the NPP. It is about the development of Agona.”

Despite her loss in the primaries, Madam Morrison reaffirmed her dedication to the progress of Agona West and called on her supporters to back her independent bid.

However, Mr. Agyapong reminded those who might be disappointed with the outcome of any election that they are all serving the same party and should prioritize its future over personal ambitions.

He noted that, the NPP is a good party that brings benefits to Ghanaians, and those who feel slighted by the election should accept the outcome and continue to serve the party and the nation.

“If you lose an election, it is painful, but the party is bigger than any of us, even former President Kufuor and President Akufo-Addo,” Mr. Agyepong said.

Mr. Agyepong, who previously served as the General Secretary of the NPP, also called for leadership to be proactive.

“We have to create leadership by example. An extended stay in the party allows us to continue serving the party and the nation effectively.”

Adomonline.com | Dorcas Abedu-Kennedy

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The incumbent New Patriotic Party (NPP) MP and former Gender Minister over the weekend announced her bid months after losing the parliamentary primary to Christopher Arthur.

Addressing supporters at Agona Bobikuma after serving for two consecutive terms, Madam Morrison said she has n unfunish business in the constituency, hence the decision.

But the traders in an interview with Adom News said they were disappointment in the MP.

The furious women said they cannot understand why Madam Morrison cannot reciprocate the support and love she has been shown by constituents all these years to her successor.

They urged her to rescind her decision for the people to appreciate her good works and to maintain her image in the constituency.

Market queen, Charity Dankwa appealed to Agona West NPP Constituency, Regional and National Executives to call Cynthia Morrison to order since she has benefited in NPP administration.

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The former Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection announced this during an interaction with constituents.

“God willing, I would be contesting the parliamentary election as an independent candidate. It is not about the NDC, and it is not about the NPP. It is about the development of Agona,” she stated.

This comes after she lost the NPP parliamentary primary held on Saturday, April 13.

Madam Morrison garnered 152 votes, while Christopher Arthur emerged victorious with 240 votes, securing the nomination as the Parliamentary candidate.

However, as someone who has the development of Agona West at heart, the MP has called on constituents to support her bid as an independent candidate.

“I don’t care whether you vote for former President John Dramani Mahama or Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. But the most important thing is for you to vote massively for Cynthia Morrison so I can come and complete the work I started,” she added.

Cynthia Morrison won the seat during the 2016 general elections.

In the 2020 elections, she contested as the NPP parliamentary candidate and was elected for a second four-year term, garnering 30,513 votes out of a total of 59,193 valid votes cast.

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The project, which was commissioned on Saturday, brings relief to pregnant women who deliver their babies on tables due to the lack of beds.

Speaking to Adom News, madam Morrison, who is Agona West MP, said she was touched to help the house after seeing pregnant women deliver on tables and sleep on benches after delivery.

The lawmaker also handed over a delivery bed and other hospital equipment to the facility with the aim to end maternal mortality.

The Agona West Municipal Health Director, Bertha Attah, stated the building will go a long way to enhance their services.

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She revealed the municipality recorded three maternal deaths in 2022 and was positive that will be a thing of the past.

The nurse in charge of the facility, Gifty Mensah, noted the project will help them save lives because initially, they used one room for maternity, family planning and other consultations.

Health workers at the facility, who were beside themselves with joy, expressed appreciation to the MP.

Sources at the ministry indicate that almost every staff is not happy over the rumours circulating on social media suggesting their “beloved mother” is going to be replaced by Adwoa Sarfo.

Some staff who spoke to the media on condition of anonymity stated that “Hon. Cynthia Morrison has done very well to keep the ministry. She has turned the ministry positively and everybody likes her. So we are very sad about what we are hearing.”

“This Ministry is one of the difficult ones, especially the handling of the caterers payment at the School Feeding. It is not an easy task to handle our women and she has managed to keep things calm. In fact, her personality fits into every department of this ministry. She is bold and tough over certain issues and at the same time she is very respectful and diplomatic over certain things. So we need such a person to manage here,” a worker intimated.

Checks at the presidency indicate that the MP for Dome Kwabenya, Adjoa Sarfo has been lobbying for the same position.

It is however unclear who would be given the opportunity to serve as the Gender Minister. Hon. Cynthia Morrison replaced the then former National Women’s Organizer of the party, Otiko Afisah Dzaba in September 2018.

She has served for about two and half years .

Mrs Morrison, who doubles as the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection in the incumbent New Patriotic Party government, polled 30,513 out of a total of 59,193 valid votes cast.

Her closest challenger Paul Ofori-Amoah of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) got 27,673 while an independent candidate Ishmael, Kofi Tekyi Turkson, got 1,007 votes.

There were 803 rejected ballots and a total of 59,996 votes.

Ishmael Kofi Tekyi Turkson(Independent)- 1,007

Rejected- 803

Valid votes cast – 59,193

Total votes cast – 59,996

He has been charged with abetment to commit crime, to wit murder, and preparation to commit a crime.

Mr Amoah, who has been interrogated by the Central Regional Police, has confessed to police that he was the person who issued cheques found on the suspects who were arrested in a hotel.

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The statement of offence noted: “Aiding and abetting of activities of political vigilante group contrary to regulation 4 of ACT 999 (2019).”

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According to her, since the declaration of COVID-19 as a pandemic, government’s measures in March to April were critical in the immediate containment and mitigation of the virus’ impact, however, the economic effects continue to negatively affect a significant number of persons, especially the vulnerable poor.

The Gender Minister stated that, the “World Food Programme will provide funds to be transferred to benefit up to 75,000 vulnerable people in the Greater Accra and Ashanti Regions, which have been deemed to be hardest hit by the COVID-19 infections, for up to a four-month period.”

She was delighted that the Ghana National Household Registry (GNHR), under the Gender, Children and Social Protection Ministry, emergency data collection has brought about data that is of use to the World Food Programme (WFP) in reaching out to Covid-affected daily wage earners.

She made the announcement on Thursday, October 8,2020 during the launch of “Cash Transfer to Covid-affected Daily Wage Earners” who were profiled during the emergency data collection by the GNHR.

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While applauding the WFP team for signing an agreement with her ministry to reach out to about 75,000 persons, the Gender Minister called on well-meaning groups and individuals to help her ‘touch’ more lives.

Mrs. Cynthia Mamle Morrison said the beneficiaries, consisting of 60% females and 40% males, would receive their funds via MTN mobile money transfers using the LEAP module.

She further advised the recipients to utilize the opportunity to better their lives and their families.

Additionally, she noted that President Akufo-Addo, based on his conviction that every life deserves some amount of dignity, is working hard on creating an equal society where the poor and vulnerable can live decent lives.

“The GNHR would in the coming months profile priority areas such as the disabled, street children, alleged witches and the kayayei across some hot spot zones in the country for government to extend support to these categorized vulnerable groups”, the minister said.

Dr. Prosper Laari, National Coordinator, Ghana National Household Registry (GNHR), pointed out that risk assessment was an integral part of the lockdown process when Covid-19 was peaking up.

“Therefore, the Government considered the health and socio-economic implications of the lockdown involving millions of Ghanaians living in poverty, whose condition would grow worse and would be exposed to food insecurity, difficulty in accessing basic healthcare services, and other hazards.

“Consequently, the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), put into immediate effect an emergency social protection system to safeguard the poor and vulnerable during this period.”

He said data collected at the lockdown areas showed that over 60% were vulnerable individuals who sleep in kiosks, containers, markets, uncompleted structures, on the streets, bus or lorry stations, chop bars or drinking spots, at the beaches, and are exposed to different forms of hazards.

“Analysis on the sources of livelihood of the total of Forty-Six Thousand and Sixty (46, 060) vulnerable individuals showed that 35% had no sources of livelihood. These were due to reasons such as; old age (1,080), temporary layoff (856), disability (103) or sickness (450).”

According to reports, the gas tanker was travelling from Accra to Agona Swedru to offload while the passenger car was also coming from Swedru heading towards Winneba.

Some witnesses said upon reaching Osamkrom prison junction, the passenger car first fell into a ditch after which the gas tanker landed on it.

Attempts to rescue the trapped passengers took over four hours with no immediate success. Some survived passengers were heard screaming for help.

Officials from the Ghana National Fire Service were yet to disclose the total number of perished passengers as they await a towing car to lift the tanker off as at the time of filing this report.

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The District Chief Executive for Gomoa Central, Benjamin Kojo Oto, revealed that an ambulance has transported some of the casualties to the hospital and mortuary.

Also at the scene was Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Cynthia Morrison, who appealed to drivers to always drive with care since the country is in the rainy season.

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Mr Kwesi Ampofo, a member of the constituency’s council of elders, alleged on Adom FM’s morning show Dwaso Nsem, Monday that there was a frosty relationship between the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) and the MP for Agona West constituency.

“The MCE has her own people who support her likewise the MP and so the MP always tells us nobody will listen to our petition even when raised,” he claimed.

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He further told Adom FM’s Captain Smart that:

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“The Agona West constituency has been abandoned by the lawmaker who no longer engages us in any party activity. She now has her own council of elders and constituency executives she works with because she doesn’t want to be criticised.”

Source: Adomonline.com | Gertrude Otchere