The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Constituency Secretary for Ablekuma North, Frederick Green, has urged party members to support their parliamentary candidate, Nana Akua Afriyie, despite the national leadership’s decision to boycott the upcoming rerun.

The NPP leadership had earlier announced its withdrawal from the rerun, maintaining that Nana Akua Afriyie had legitimately won the 2024 parliamentary election. Nonetheless, the Electoral Commission has moved forward with plans to hold the rerun on Friday, July 11, in 19 polling stations, following unresolved disputes over vote collation.

Speaking on Citi FM’s Eyewitness News on Thursday, July 10, Green acknowledged the official party position but emphasized the candidate’s resolve to continue in the race.

“The candidate believes that this is what the party said, but looking at her enthusiasm, looking at her posture, she is still saying she wants to go into this election,” Green stated.

He questioned whether party members should turn their backs on a candidate who has shown such commitment and resilience, highlighting that many within the party have already rallied behind her.

“She’s got friends, she’s got family, constituency executives — all these people, key people from the party — are calling her to wish her the very best,” he added.

While affirming that the boycott remains the party’s official stance, Green called for understanding and flexibility, given the unique position taken by Akua Afriyie.

“Let’s drift away from the party statement, even though it is there and valid. The candidate has taken a certain posture, which is pointing to a very positive direction, and that is what we are supposed to look into,” he said.

The rerun is expected to proceed amid political tension and internal division within the NPP over the best path forward in the closely watched constituency.