The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has cleared all nine aspirants seeking to contest the party’s parliamentary primary in the Ejisu Constituency.
The announcement was made by the NPP’s Director of Elections, Evans Nimako, following the vetting process conducted on Saturday, April 6, 2024.
The nine individuals, who had picked up nomination forms to contest the primary since the party opened nominations on April 2, have now been officially cleared by the vetting committee to participate in the race.
“The Committee has recommended that all of them be allowed to participate in this contest. Also, we’ve taken them through the ballot and so balloting has also been done,” Nimako stated, revealing the order in which the candidates will appear on the ballot.
The balloting positions are as follows:
- Lawyer Kwabena Boateng
- Dr Evans Duah
- Klinsman Karikari Mensah
- Helena Mensah
- Jacqueline Abena Pokua Amoah-Boaitey
- Portia Baffoe Abronye
- Lawyer Kwesi Nyantakyi
- Aaron Prince Duah
- Yaa Akyawmaa Aboagye
Nimako explained that the decision to clear all nine aspirants was made in the interest of providing ample opportunities for party members interested in the Ejisu constituency race.
“They have been advised by the Committee to conduct a campaign exercise that will bring unity,” Nimako added.
The NPP has scheduled the Ejisu parliamentary primary for Saturday, April 13, 2024, following the demise of the previous Member of Parliament, John Kumah.
With all nine aspirants now cleared to contest, the stage is set for a competitive and potentially thrilling primary election in the Ejisu Constituency as the party gears up for the upcoming by-election.