Stephen Appiah, a former captain of the Black Stars, has declared his candidacy as an independent for the December 2024 elections.
In the elections in December, Appiah will run for the parliamentary seat in Ayawaso West Wuogon.
Close friend Fiifi Tackie, who also acts as the Ayew family spokesperson, revealed the shocking information.
Actor John Dumelo of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and current Member of Parliament Lydia Seyram Alhassan will be fierce rivals in Appiah’s race for office.
As captain of the Black Stars, Stephen Appiah rose to prominence by guiding them to a historic World Cup qualifying in Germany in 2006.
He led the group as captain throughout their second World Cup qualifying campaign, which took place in South Africa in 2010.
Appiah played for Ghana at all levels during his career, from junior to senior teams.
In addition to Hearts of Oak in the Ghana Premier League, he also played for Juventus, Udinese, Parma, Brescia, Fenerbahçe, Cesena, and Vojvodina.
He scored 15 goals and received 67 caps with the Black Stars overall.
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Stephen Appiah to contest Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency as an independent Parliamentary candidate pic.twitter.com/YCems5RukU
— F I I F I T A C K I E💎 (@fiifitackie) April 26, 2024
The Ayawaso West Wuogon parliamentary seat holds significant political importance within Ghana. Located in the Greater Accra Region, it encompasses diverse communities and represents a microcosm of the nation’s political landscape. Over the years, this constituency has been fiercely contested, often attracting prominent political figures and parties vying for electoral victory. Additionally, the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency has been a focal point for national discourse, with elections here serving as barometers for broader political trends and sentiments. The parliamentary representative elected from Ayawaso West Wuogon plays a crucial role in shaping policies and advocating for the interests of constituents at both the local and national levels. Thus, the dynamics surrounding the Ayawaso West Wuogon parliamentary seat reflect the vibrancy and complexity of Ghana’s democratic processes.
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