The Ayawaso West Wuogon branch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has alleged that the incumbent Member of Parliament (MP), Lydia Seyram Alhassan, is diverting the district assembly's common fund towards her political endeavors.

The party claims that this fund, intended for addressing local developmental challenges, is not being used as intended.

Bismark Aborbi Aryitey, the NDC chairman for Ayawaso West Wuogon, stated that Alhassan has not provided an account of the common fund's utilization.

He noted that the fund appears to be directed toward NPP members in the constituency and questioned its allocation.

Concurrently, the NDC leadership in the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency has officially endorsed actor-turned-farmer John Dumelo as their candidate for the upcoming 2024 general elections.

In a statement signed by constituency chairman Bismark Aborbi-Ayitey, it was revealed that fellow aspirants Fred Nuamah and Kojo Adu Owusu have withdrawn from the race to allow Dumelo to represent the NDC.

Fred Nuamah withdrew his candidacy on August 8 and pledged his full support to Dumelo. The NDC is urging its supporters and the public to unite behind Dumelo's bid to win the seat from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2024 elections.