The enthusiastic crowd sang various campaign songs and danced to the melodious tunes of NDC as they listened to speaker after speaker.

Not even a downpour recorded in the early hours of the programme deterred the determined residents who came out in their numbers to support the NDC and Abdul Majeed Nassam Dokurigu.

Many of the speakers who mounted the podium said the Saturday event was not only historic but sent a signal that the aspiring parliamentarian was on his way to Ghana’s Parliament.
They showered praises on the candidate for pulling an unprecedented crowd in the political history of Effia and giving the NDC an indication that the Effia seat was winnable ahead of the polls.

Deputy Minority Leader of Parliament, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah assured the electorates of the determination to wrestle the Effia seat with a resounding victory.

Western Regional Chairman of NDC, Nana Kojo Toku, appealed to the rank and file of the party to unite ahead of the polls.

He called on feuding factions within the party to bury their differences and rally behind the party to secure victory in December.

Western Regional Communications Officer of NDC, Richard Kirk-Mensah, did not spare the incumbent Members of Parliament within the Sekondi-Takoradi enclave when he pointed out the abysmal performances they each recorded over the years.

Western Regional Secretary of NDC, Joseph Nelson also appealed to the constituents to allow NDC to provide them with true servant leadership.

The Parliamentary candidate for Effia, Abdul Majeed Nassam Dokurigu who could not believe his eyes upon seeing the crowd that gathered, commended them for showing him true love.

He assured them of his commitment to provide servant leadership once elected as the lawmaker.

The sights and scenes at the Effiakuma Police Park, they underscored, juxtaposed the weight and charisma of Abdul Majeed Nassam Dokurigu in the parliamentary race.

The candidate would however face the Parliamentary candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Isaac Yaw Boamah Nyarko.

Both candidates are contesting the seat for the first time after beating their respective contenders in their respective party’s primaries.

The incumbent Member of Parliament (MP) for Effia Joseph Cudjoe lost in his party’s parliamentary primary to Patrick Boamah.

The race in the Effia Constituency has therefore been described as one of the seats closely being monitored by political watchers due to the anticipated competitiveness.

Whereas the two candidates contesting remain new to the seat, the NPP has been holding the seat since its creation in 2012.

The seat was carved out of the Effia- Kwesimintsim Constituency, making Kwesimintsim Constituency an autonomous seat.

Interestingly, the NPP has maintained its dominance in this area following the back-to-back victories recorded in all two constituencies and therefore holding onto the two seats in parliament since the partitioning of the mother constituency.

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Speaking on Constituency Watch on Asempa FM Ekosii Sen, Mr Dokurgu touted himself as an Effia homeboy who has a good relationship with constituents.

With him as the NDC’s candidate, he emphasised the New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidate, Isaac Boamah stand no chance.

“I am the next MP for Effia and I can tell you I’m the next MP. My opponent stand no chance in the contest. From the analysis I have done and my engagement with constituents, if elections are conducted today, I will win,” he declared.

The high spirited candidate stated he is credible and capable candidate who can win voters on both sides of the political divide.

When asked by show host, Osei Bonsu (OB) the margin with which he can win, Dokurgu replied, “Margins doesn’t matter. It is the win and I will be the next MP. The NPP themselves know this is a swing seat and not their stronghold. I am a homeboy; these are my people. I have school mates, people I have played football with and a whole lot.”

The seat is currently being held by the NPP with Joseph Cudjoe as the Member of Parliament(MP).

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The train in Effia constituency forms part of preparations ahead of the NPP manifesto launch on Sunday, August 18, 2024.

Constituents are also given the opportunity to ask the candidates various questions.

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There was confusion at the Effia constituency over the arrest of a delegate who took photos of the ballot sheet after he cast his vote in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primaries.

His action warranted the immediate attention of some polling and security officials who attempted to arrest him after his vote.

The officials alleged he took the photos as evidence to his ‘paymaster’ to prove he indeed gave due allegiance to him, but the delegate denied the allegation.

The delegate asserted he was not working in the interest of any of the candidates and the photo was for his personal use.

However, he, together with some other delegates present at the centre, attempted to fight the officials and threatened to destroy the peace needed for the election process.

The delegate was later transported to the Central Police Station for further investigation and calm was restored.

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The confrontation led to the seizure of the mobile phones of all delegates before voting, a decision that was challenged by the Member of Parliament (MP), Joseph Cudjoe.

The Effia Constituency is contested by MP and Deputy Minister of Energy, Joseph Cudjoe and Dr Adwoa Kwegyiriba.