Former Independent Parliamentary candidate, Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, has officially reunited with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) following a successful reconciliation with the NPP’s Ashanti Regional Council of Elders on Monday.
This development comes after Aduomi’s defeat in the Ejisu by-election against Kwabena Boateng, which took place due to the unfortunate passing of former MP John Kumah.
Aduomi, a three-time former NPP Member of Parliament for the constituency, had chosen to contest the by-election independently due to concerns regarding the party’s handling of the delegates’ list, which he believed compromised the party’s integrity.
This move led to accusations of betrayal from some NPP members, with speculations of a potential defection to the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
In a statement released by the Ashanti Regional Council of Elders, Aduomi expressed his commitment to bringing back his supporters to the NPP fold.
The meeting between Aduomi and the Council of Elders was described as candid, with discussions focused on resolving past issues.
National Chairman of the NPP, Stephen Ntim, had previously expressed his intention to reconcile Aduomi with the party following the by-election.
Aduomi’s unconditional return to the NPP was met with enthusiasm by the Council of Elders, who welcomed his decision to put past grievances behind him and reaffirm his allegiance to the party.
