Legal Counsel to President Akufo-Addo, Kow Essuman, has urged New Patriotic Party (NPP) delegates participating in the parliamentary primaries today, Saturday, January 27, to choose credible and electable candidates.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Mr. Essuman stressed the importance of selecting candidates who can secure a robust parliamentary majority for the party.

He advised the delegates to exercise caution during the exercise, prioritising the party's interests over individual considerations.

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Mr. Essuman said that a parliamentary majority is crucial for a future Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia government to effectively deliver for the benefit of Ghanaians.

"I wish all those contesting in today’s primaries the very best. It is my hope and prayer that the NPP delegates elect credible, winnable candidates to contest the parliamentary elections in December and secure a strong parliamentary majority," he posted.

I wish all those contesting in today’s primaries the very best. It is my hope and prayer that the NPP delegates elect credible, winnable candidates to contest the parliamentary elections in December and secure a strong parliamentary majority.

— Kow Essuman (@kaessuman) January 27, 2024

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is poised to conduct parliamentary primaries today, Saturday, January 27, in constituencies where the party currently has incumbent Members of Parliament (MPs).

Over 104 constituencies across the country will be involved in these elections.

The party's General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, confirmed on Thursday, January 25, that all necessary preparations, including the readiness of ballots and election materials, had been completed and were set for distribution.

Out of the total number of 373 aspirants, who filed to contest the primaries, after vetting, 29 are going unopposed, 11 were disqualified, two were referred to the National Executive Committee (NEC), two stepped down, one incomplete form and two did not show up for vetting leaving the qualified aspirants for the primaries at 326.

Ahead of the exercise, the party has announced that the Ghana Police Service will assume full responsibility for security arrangements during the polls.

The General Secretary stressed that no private security personnel or machinery would be permitted at the election grounds, and anyone violating this directive would face consequences from the police.