Delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) at Akuapem South in the Eastern Region will not be voting this Saturday to elect their parliamentary candidate.
The party has postponed the constituency’s primary, citing petitions received from some members of the party.
Initially, the candidates standing for the election were Kwame Ofori-Gyau, Eric Samuel Annor-Mensah, Eric Yeboah Apeadu, and O.B Amoah, the incumbent MP.
However, Mr Amoah later withdrew from the race. As such, the Municipal Chief Executive for Akuapem South, Frank Aidoo, petitioned the leadership of the party to allow him to contest the party’s parliamentary primary.
He had earlier expressed his interest but withdrew because as an MCE, he could not contest against a sitting MP, per the party’s constitution.
In a press release, the party noted that the postponement “is in response to petitions received, accompanied by recommendations from both the constituency executive committee and the regional executive committee.”
The NPP noted that its aim is to ensure comprehensive consultations and address the concerns raised.
Therefore, Akuapem South’s election has been postponed from the expected Saturday, January 27.
A new date, however, will be communicated after the party resolves their issues.
Read the full statement below:
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