The National Democratic Congress Member of Parliament for Kumbungu Ras Mubarak has changed his mind to vote No, as he begged Party members for forgiveness.
Ras Mubarak has been in the news for the past week for deviating from his party’s position to vote No in the upcoming referendum slated for December 17 to have MMDCEs elected on political party lines.
His actions has angered many of his colleagues to the extend that, some of the party folks have petitioned The Functional Executive Committee of The Party to have him sanction accordingly.
But within 24 hours after the petition, the MP has rendered public apology and promised to go with party for No vote.
Below is his full statement:
For Immediate Release
APOLOGY
I wish to convey my regrets and sincere apologies to the leadership and membership of the great Akatamanso family who may have been hurt by my previously held position in respect of the upcoming referendum on article 55 (3) of the constitution of Ghana.
I was invited to a meeting at the party national headquarters to discuss my media interviews on the above mentioned issue.
The meeting was warm, cordial and candid; and I wish to thank the National Chairman and General Secretary of the party for the opportunity to discuss the matter.
After a detailed discussion of the merits of the issues with leadership, I am convinced that a “NO” vote in this referendum on the current amendment is the way to go.
The NDC is a party I grew up in and hold so dear to my heart. Once again, I offer my unreserved apology.
Signed:
Ras Mubarak
Accra
November 19, 2019.
Story filed by Edzorna Mensah
