Abass Adams, an aspirant contesting for the position of Deputy Regional Youth Organiser for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashanti Region, has expressed strong dissatisfaction following his apparent disqualification by the party’s vetting committee, describing the decision as unfounded and misapplied.
Speaking to journalists shortly after appearing before the regional vetting committee, Mr Adams rejected the grounds cited for his disqualification, maintaining that the committee misinterpreted the party’s constitution.
According to Mr Adams, the vetting committee chairman cited Chapter 40 of the NDC Constitution to justify the decision.
However, he argued that the clause referenced pertains strictly to the composition and eligibility of the National Executive Council (NEC), rather than qualifications for regional youth executive positions.
”I appeared before the vetting committee for the position of Deputy Youth Organiser, Ashanti Region. I presented everything required,” Mr Adams stated.
He indicated: “The vetting committee chairman quoted Chapter 40 of the constitution, which clearly does not concern the qualification for the position I am vying for. It refers instead to participation in the National Executive Council.”
He added that he remains perplexed by the decision, as his candidacy is regional rather than national in scope.
”I am not contesting for any national position; I am contesting for Deputy Regional Youth Organiser in the Ashanti Region. What was read to me does not warrant any disqualification of my candidature,” Mr Adams highlighted.
Unwilling to accept the outcome, Mr Adams disclosed that he has already consulted his legal counsel and intends to officially petition the party’s leadership for redress.
He stated that his legal team will write directly to the NDC General Secretary to seek immediate clarification and request a review of the vetting committee’s ruling.
”I am taking the necessary steps. I’ve spoken to my lawyer, and from here, we will be writing to the General Secretary of the great NDC for better clarification of whatever was read to me there,” he affirmed.
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