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| Philip Addison |
Philip Addison, lawyer by profession has been elected
parliamentary candidate for the New Patriotic Party in the Klottey Korleyconstituency.
In a hotly contested election, Saturday, Addison polled 396
to beat his closest contender Nii Noi Nortey who polled 367.
Nii Noi Nortey has left the party's head quarters where the
elections were held. Addison in his all white apparel is exchanging
pleasantries with delegates present.
There were 765 total votes cast with two rejected ballots.
Delegates queued early Saturday morning to anxiously
vote for their preferred aspirant. The election was without
controversy, at least as compared to the botched August 2, 2015 election which
had Nii Noi being declared winner.
Both aspirants were satisfied with the activities
surrounding the elections.
Unlike the previous election, Addison said all his
supporters found their names in the album and were able to vote.
His contender, Nii Noi Nortey also shared similar
sentiments. "So far so good" he said, but said until votes are cast
and results declared he would have to be vigilant.
With the results out, it is not clear yet if Nii Noi will
hold on to his earlier comments.
Lawyer Addison said “I feel vindicated it has been one year
now since we started the process…. the media blitz has been predominantly
negative. So today I feel vindicated by the results.
“It has been one year of wrangling, insults what have you… now
today it is all over. Today is the time to start building bridges and
friendships that bring the party together. That starts today.”
Some supporters of the victor could not hold their joy
either.
“It is amazing, we have expected this and it is almost one
year now so we are very happy,” one said.
He is confident that Mr Addision will lead the NPP to win
the seat in the constituency.
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