According to Mr. Richard Oduro Anokye, no reason was reason was given for his disqualification despite several attempt to seek one.

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Anokye who was tipped to win the party’s parliamentary polls in the area was disqualified, leaving the incumbent MP, K.T Hammond as the only contender for the race.

Some aggrieved persons claiming to be delegates and loyalists of the party prior to the primaries in June issued a statement, saying they will not allow possible acclamation of long standing Member of Parliament, K.T Hammond as the Parliamentary nominee for the 2016 elections.

The group said the incumbent Member should not be reaffirmed for the 2016 elections because he had lost the support of his constituents.

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The contest which was originally scheduled for July 13, 2015 had to be postponed because of unresolved issues between the aspirants.

A rescheduled date, October 24, 2015 was also postponed because of a court injunction that was instituted against the party by some aggrieved members.

However on December 18, 2015, Mr. Hammond was popularly acclaimed by some delegates as the chosen candidate to represent the elephant family in the November 7 Parliamentary polls.

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Anokye whom some party officials say was under investigation for allegedly filing fake documents to support his candidature was not informed about the event.

He said he feels peeved for the gross disrespect shown him by the party hierarchy and has, therefore, advised himself to contest as an independent candidate.

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