Election 2024: Nhyiaeso MP Peeps At A Voter While Casting His Ballot

• Dr Stephen Amoah, the Deputy Finance Minister peeped at a voter while casting his vote at Nhyiaeso
• The Deputy Minister of Finance is the incumbent Member of Parliament for the Nhyiaeso Constituency and hopes to retain his seat
• The video sparked a wave of reactions from a section of Ghanaians on social media, particularly X

Ghana's Deputy Finance Minister, Dr Stephen Amoah has been seen in a viral video keenly staring at a voter while casting his ballot at Nhyiaeso in the Ashanti Region.

A video making rounds on social media captured the deputy finance minister having a serious peek at the female voter while performing her civic duty in the general elections.

Stephen Amoah, who also doubles as the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Nhyiaeso Constituency is hoping to be retained for a second term after winning the seat in the 2020 general elections.

Dr Amoah, a finance expert, became the MP for Nhyiaeso after defeating the then incumbent, Kennedy Kwasi Kankam in the NPP primaries in 2019.

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The MP looked optimistic with smiles written all over his face as he voted for himself and his preferred presidential candidate.

Ghanaians decide today

Ghanaians across the country are voting to usher in a new leader and administration for the next four years, beginning January 7, 2025.

Both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) are hoping to make history in this year's election.

While the NPP's Dr Mahamudu Bawumia hopes to make history as the first Muslim president of the Republic of Ghana, the NDC's John Mahama is seeking to become the first Ghanaian former head of state to be reflected.

Ghanaians react to Dr Amoah's video

After the video of Dr Stephen Amoah casting his ballot emerged on social media, a section of Ghanaians on X shared their views on it.

@Abenanaane wrote:

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"The man who said they will pass the E levy and there is nothing Ghanaians can do about it. That day, I felt powerless as a Ghanaian. Thankfully, today, my kokromoti is my power."

@dwumah3kofi also wrote:

"Let's be real, this is funny."

@johelijeh commented:

"This man has never taken his constituents and Ghanaians seriously in his life! How can this one be called an Honorable?"

Bawumia votes at Walewale

Meanwhile, in a previous YEN.com.gh publication, the flagbearer of the governing NPP has cast his ballot in his hometown in Walewale.

The NPP's presidential candidate was among the first few people to vote on Saturday, December 7, 2024, in the ongoing general election.

After casting his ballot, Dr Bawumia expressed satisfaction with the process so far while interacting with the press.

Proofread by Samuel Gitonga, Copy Editor at YEN.com.gh

Source: YEN.com.gh