Fred Nuamah: working with John Mahama is better than being an MP

Actor cum politician Fred Nuamah who was lacing his boots to contest John Dumelo for the Ayawaso West Wuogon ticket of the NDC has revealed his reasons for rescinding his decision. He explained the decision in a letter.

Fred Nuamah who made the controversial decision to contest his long-time friend John Dumelo for the Ayawaso West Wuogon ticket ahead of the 2024 elections withdrew from the race citing the appointment from John Mahama’s office as the primary reason.

“I firmly believe that the NDC must present a unified front for the 2024 general elections. As a dedicated member of the NDC, I prioritize the party’s unity and the President John Mahama project aimed at rescuing our country,” he stated in the letter.

According to him, the goal of the NDC is much bigger than what is at Ayawaso West Wuogon and he resigned to help the former President who is seeking a return to the seat of government. Fred Nuamah revealed that John Mahama invited him to join his national campaign team and because of his patriotism, he decided to opt out of the parliamentary race to fully focus.

“What lies ahead of us is bigger, and the withdrawal is in the interest of the party. Mr Mahama invited me to help with his national campaign team, and as a dedicated member of the NDC, I prioritize the party’s unity and his Excellency’s project aimed at rescuing our country, but nobody should think I was coerced to bow out,” he said.

According to the veteran actor and film director, he believes “working on Mahama’s team is far better” than his parliamentary ambitions.