‘I’m not completely retired’ – KT Hammond

Former Member of Parliament for Adansi Asokwa, Kobina Tahiru Hammond, has indicated a possible return to politics, stating his intention to contest the constituency’s parliamentary seat in the 2028 elections.

Hammond expressed his views on the previous election, stating that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) did not win the Adansi Asokwa seat on merit.

He further clarified that he is not in retirement, saying “I am not completely in retirement… if that is what you think.” Hammond made these statements after the Obuasi High Court dismissed his petition challenging Godwin Dorani’s election as Member of Parliament, advising observers to “watch this space.”

KT Hammond alleged that the 2024 parliamentary election in Adansi Asokwa was marred by irregularities, including the discovery of ballot boxes at unauthorized locations.

“Those boxes, what were they doing at Lomito Clinic? Is that where voting took place? You heard it in the script when he was telling me that I was complaining about some of my pink sheets. Just have a look at them. They had tippers, inks, and other things on them; it was chaotic.

There was a significant amount of disarray attributed to this Adansi Asokwa election, and it was beyond description. I felt I had to contain myself,” he recounted.

KT Hammond further claimed that the situation was exacerbated by some New Patriotic Party (NPP) supporters who refrained from voting, a development he believes contributed to the NDC’s win.