Referendum: Ras Mubarak makes U-turn; supports NDC’s ‘NO’ vote

NDC Member of Parliament (MP) for Kumbungu, Ras Mubarak, has made a U-turn on his decision to campaign for a YES vote in the upcoming December 17 referendum.

The NDC MP broke ranks with the party over the participation of political parties in local-level polls but in a statement, the lawmaker said he has come to the conclusion that it is improper to deviate from his party’s official position for a NO vote.

The NDC is canvassing for a ‘No’ vote in the upcoming referendum on whether political parties should be allowed to openly participate in the election of assemblymen and women.

The party says such a move will further divide Ghanaians along party lines.



Mubarak wrote on Tuesday that “upon a sober reflection and advice from very distinguished senior party members, especially the Parliamentary leadership, I have come to the conclusion that it is improper to deviate from my party’s official position for a NO vote in the upcoming referendum on Article 55(3) of the constitution.

“I recognize that my personal position must be subsumed under the broader interest of the party. I have therefore decided to uphold the party’s position for a NO vote on the matter.”

Meanwhile, the National House of Chiefs has called on Ghanaians to vote ‘No’ in the December 17 referendum.

According to the chiefs, allowing political parties to participate in the local polls will further promote exclusiveness associated with political power in the country.

But the Okyenhene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin II has called on Ghanaians to vote YES in the referendum on December 17.

Source:Starrfm.com.gh