Konadu move to stop Obed

The Independent says its investigations indicate that moves by the First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings, to capture the vice-presidential slot of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) could stall the candidacy of Dr Obed Asamoah, who the party machinery has almost finished choosing to partner Prof. John Evans Atta Mills.

In what appears as a lead story, the paper states party insiders however hint that any attempt to impose the First Lady on the party would be at a great cost.

According to the Independent, its sources indicate that Flt. Lt. Jerry Rawlings, head of the party, is unhappy about his wife's latest move but has been mute in order to avoid another Swedru declaration where his open endorsement of Prof. Mills nearly tore the party apart.

"With the husband out of the equation, Nana Konadu, one highly placed source said, is forcing her way to get the ears of whoever has the onerous responsibility to choose the Veep." The Independent quoted.

The paper's sources say Konadu's bid which started as a mere rumour is now gaining currency with her trusted aid Mrs. Cecilia Johnson as the rallying point.