Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Samuel Nartey George, has advised the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to promptly dismiss the petition against Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah's appointment as Director of Election and ICT.

He argues that the petition lacks merit and could distract Dr. Omane Boamah from his duties.

In a letter addressed to the NDC's Council of Elders, Samuel Nartey George called on the petitioner to withdraw the complaint, emphasizing the importance of unity within the party to secure victory in the 2024 general elections.

According to him, the party should focus on winning the upcoming elections, and this should be the primary concern for all party members.

“I urge you to dismiss the said petition with alacrity as it has the propensity to shift the focus of the appointee from the solemn task we have handed him.

“Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah is an asset to our great tradition, and we must use this as an example that our Party appreciates the sacrifice of young people and truly believes in their abilities to deliver whenever the need arises.”

“I am a young man deeply connected to the ‘streets of Ghana’, and I can assure you that the appointee is the best choice at this given time.”

Dr. Omane Boamah, a former Minister of Communications, was appointed as the Director of Elections and IT for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in preparation for the critical 2024 elections.

The appointment was announced in a press release issued on Thursday, August 24, which also included a list of other new appointments within the party for the upcoming elections.

Dr. Omane Boamah, a medical doctor and health policy planning and financing analyst, assumed the role previously held by Elvis Afriyie Ankrah since 2019.

However, a concerned supporter and social activist named Delanyo Agbe petitioned the party to reconsider Dr. Omane Boamah's appointment.

In his letter to the party's leadership, Agbe argued that Dr. Omane Boamah lacked the expertise necessary to effectively fulfill his duties for the party to secure victory in the 2024 elections.

“I would like to draw your attention to the recent appointment of Dr. Edward Omane Boamah as the NDC’s Director of Election and ICT.

“While I acknowledge the party’s intent to diversify leadership, it is my belief that this particular appointment requires careful review due to concerns regarding Dr Omane Boamah’s competence in the areas crucial to this role."

Samuel Nartey George has dismissed the concerns raised by Mr. Agbe, asserting that Dr. Omane Boamah is the most qualified individual within the party to hold the position. According to Mr. George, Dr. Omane Boamah possesses the necessary qualifications and expertise needed for the role, making him the ideal candidate within the party at present.