Former Black Stars Captain Stephen Appiah has thrown his hat into the political arena, announcing his candidacy for the Ayawaso West Wuogon Parliamentary seat as an Independent candidate.
Appiah’s decision to enter the political fray has garnered widespread attention and intrigue, setting the stage for a high-stakes electoral battle against notable figures such as actor John Dumelo and incumbent Member of Parliament Lydia Alhassan Seyram.
The announcement comes as a significant development in Ghana’s political landscape, with Appiah’s formidable reputation as a football icon lending weight to his bid for public office.
Known for his leadership skills and charisma both on and off the field, Appiah’s candidacy has sparked excitement and speculation among constituents in the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency.
As an Independent candidate, Appiah will face stiff competition from established political parties and seasoned politicians vying for the parliamentary seat.
Below are reactions from netizens:
Queenie – It’s unfortunate for him to throw away all the respectable legacy that he had built for all these years into the abyss now. Politics is not his field! Can he stand the heat?
Malik – He go school after retiring or something?
ikey – You see our problem, instead of contesting for a position in the football administration because it’s made him who is today he is rather going for something he has less knowledge about.
Og – Stephen Appiah over the rest
Stormzy – That’s a Bad move. He’s coming to destroy John Dumelo’s vote be that hmm
creamy – Chale. He flopped
blessing – I see it to be a strategy by John just to reduce Lydia’s vote or??
Fada – He got the calling but to the wrong field . Bro na football abeg no be this parliamentary stuff
John – He should come to Ablekuma South….Where he started as a skipper
Carli – He just go waste votes ah
Nii – I laugh enter bukom …. “When I get up every morning I run away”
2legit – How will he communicate in parliament what’s the requirement … the country cast !
Sackey – He shouldn’t waste money he should rather set up an academy n invest in
Niclas – Both Alhassan Seyram and Dumelo are not indigenes of Akra and we have had enough of non Ga-Dangmes disrespecting our culture and traditions, So we are going with our own Son from Mashie and I hope Ga Mantse will endorse him and push his people to vote for him
NKB- He should be fighting for football positions instead. He will do better there.
Few words – He doesn’t know the roles of an MP else he wouldn’t go closer, he just wants the Hon. title
Alpha – Why not bring Christiano Ronaldo to compete in the forthcoming election as a running mate to Bawumia ?
Eddie – Sometimes the Harvard bred and Oxford educated MP’s haven’t done much for this nation. Allow Stephen to contest he might be a wonderful MP..I am for Stephen anyday.
Tony – We don’t want to hear my phone is calling in parliament
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