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Africa-Press – Ghana. <\/strong><\/span>President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is concerned about the impact of the split numbers in Parliament on the smooth running of his government.<\/b><\/p>\n

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) enjoy equal numbers in the House 137-137 seats each with an independent candidate. But with the demise of the lawmaker for Ejisu John Kumah, the NPP is now short of one.<\/p>\n

To that end, President Akufo-Addo has urged the people of Ejisu in the Ashanti Region to vote for the parliamentary candidate of the NPP Kwabena Boateng.<\/p>\n

He said a victory for the NPP candidate will ensure that they have the Majority in Parliament to be able to smoothly run the affairs of government.<\/p>\n

I need Majority in Parliament to complete my work \u2013 Akufo-Addo urges voters in Ejisu to vote for NPP candidate<\/p>\n

He raised concerns about the hung parliament and its impact on his administration.<\/p>\n

Addressing a gathering in Ejisu as part of campaign activities on Sunday, April 28, he said \u201cWe require a parliamentary majority. You\u2019ve witnessed the challenges we face due to our current numbers in Parliament. Today this, tomorrow that due to the equal numbers. Therefore, even if it\u2019s just by one vote, we must secure a majority to fulfil our mandate. And that decisive vote rests with Kwabena Boateng.<\/p>\n

\u201cVote for Kwabena Boateng to come and help me complete my work,\u201d he urged. The Ejisu byelection will be taking place on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

The by-election followed the death of the lawmaker of the area John Kumah.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Ghana. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is concerned about the impact of the split numbers in Parliament on the smooth running of his government. The National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) enjoy equal numbers in the House 137-137 seats each with an independent candidate. 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