Isaac Adongo, the Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central, made headlines recently when he rejected an invitation from Accra-based TV3 to participate in a debate with Atia Figo Awonekai, the NPP parliamentary candidate for Bolgatanga Central. Apexnewsgh reports
Adongo, who is seeking re-election on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), expressed his displeasure in Bolgatanga, stating, “I will be in Binduri, fighting to get the Binduri seat. I will proceed to Tempane, fighting to get the Tempane seat. If they want, they should host the program in their houses. I don’t care. TV3 can go to hell.” This bold statement from Adongo has sparked interest in the upcoming December 7 election.
This development came after TV3’s community manifesto program, which aimed to engage parliamentary candidates in their constituencies, faced challenges in Bolgatanga.
The program was initially scheduled for 6 am but was postponed multiple times, finally arriving at 8 pm. However, the NPP parliamentary candidate allegedly instigated schemes and threats against TV3’s equipment, forcing the program’s postponement.
Supporters of both parties have reacted differently to Adongo’s statement. While NPP supporters question why Adongo is unwilling to debate Awonekai, NDC supporters argue that Awonekai is not a worthy opponent for Adongo.
As a member of the 7th and 8th Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana, Adongo has been a vocal figure in Ghanaian politics. His rejection of the debate invitation has certainly added a new dimension to the political landscape in Bolgatanga Central.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen
