Politics of Wednesday, 11 December 2024

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

‘Where is my vote’ - Cheddar’s wife questions after her husband got 1 vote at the same centre they both voted

Ruby Bediako and Nana Kwame Bediako Ruby Bediako and Nana Kwame Bediako

Ruby Bediako, the wife of Nana Kwame Bediako popularly known as Cheddar, the leader of the New Force and independent presidential candidate for the just-ended 2024 general elections, is demanding the whereabouts of her vote during the elections.

Ruby, who claimed to have voted together with her husband during the December 7 presidential and parliamentary general elections, could not account for her vote after the close of polls.

This follows rumours that Nana Kwame Bediako received only one vote at the polling station in the Korle Klottey constituency (University of Media Arts and Communication (UniMAC) GIJ Campus, Ringway premises, where he cast his ballot together with his wife.

Speaking in an interview, she questioned the whereabouts of her missing vote, stating, “It wasn’t just me. I think it was the whole family that went. I’m heartbroken because I think the system failed us. Where is my vote, people? I don’t know where my vote went,” she said in an interview.

“I think that the comment on social media, it’s not just me. I think there are a lot more people looking for their votes, but we are all very happy. Ghana won, and that’s the most important thing. Let’s all celebrate and support our President-elect. Thank you very much, and thank you, Ghana,” she added.

Meanwhile, the Electoral Commission Chairperson, Jean Mensa, on Monday, December 9, declared Mahama the winner, with a total of 6,328,397 votes. Dr. Bawumia received 4,657,304 votes.

Mahama's party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), achieved a historic success by gaining a majority in the Parliament.

According to the National Communications Officer of the NDC, Sammy Gyamfi, the party has so far won 185 parliamentary seats.

Nana Kwame Bediako on the other hand had 84,478 of the total valid vote cast, representing 0.75%.



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