Appoh Withdraws From Gomoa Central NDC Primaries Due To Health Issues | Politics

Honorable Rachel Appoh, the former National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central has withdrawn from the Parliamentary Primaries in the Constituency.

This is because doctors of the former Deputy Minister for Gender Children and Social Protection did not declare her medically fit to contest the primaries.

Supporters of Honourable Appoh have been fired up to reclaim the seat the Minister lost but that was not to be.

Taking to Facebook to announce her withdrawal on Friday October 6, 2023 which also coincided with her birthday, the former Gender Minister expressed sadness over the unfortunate incident.

“It saddens my heart that on the 6th October, 2023 which is the day for opening of nominations for NDC Parliamentary Primaries in Gomoa Central Constituency and also doubles as my Birthday. I was intrigued to contest but it’s unfortunate that for the past Eight (8) to Ten (10) months I have had three accidents that nearly took my life.”

Ms Appoh Continued “Looking at the current challenges battling my health, Doctors advice that I cannot contest the upcoming (primaries) elections.”

The facebook post however extend Ms Appoh’s “profound gratitude to the Executives and Delegates for the enthusiasm shown to my campaign team when they came to declare my intent to contest for the primaries few months ago. This shows how deep you people love me. I am very grateful”.

She added: “I wish the Good people of Gomoa Central NDC the very best and peaceful elections. A victory for one is a victory for all .I also pledge my wholesome support to any aspirant that will win. The victory of Gomoa central NDC and the Victory of the NDC in entirety in the coming 2024 Election is my topmost priority.”

The former Gender Minister used the occasion to urge women to screen for breast cancer.

“As I celebrate my birthday today, I wish all Women a happy pink anniversary and urge you to screen your breast since my birth month October is the breast Cancer Awareness month.”