Since the New Patriotic Party (NPP) opened nominations on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, nine individuals have picked up forms to contest the party’s parliamentary primary for the Ejisu constituency.
The primary election, scheduled for Saturday, April 13, 2024, follows the passing of the Member of Parliament (MP) and Deputy Finance Minister, John Ampontuah Kumah.
Justin Kodua Frimpong, the party’s General Secretary, announced that prospective parliamentary candidates could purchase and submit their nomination forms until Thursday, April 4, 2024, at the constituency party office.
Aspiring parliamentary candidates must obtain nomination forms after paying a non-refundable application fee of GHȼ3,000 and a non-refundable filing fee of GHȼ35,000, both payable to the NPP National Headquarters, Accra. However, Women, Youth (individuals aged between 18 and 40 years), and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) receive a 50% discount on the filing fees, reducing their fee to GHȼ17,500.
Supporters gathered at the Ejisu NPP office to back the aspirants as they purchased nomination forms from the election committee chaired by Danquah Smith Buttey, the national first vice-chairman of the party.
Among the aspirants who picked up nomination forms are former GFA President Kwasi Nyantakyi, Lawyer Kwabena Boateng, second vice-chairman of the NPP in Ejisu, and Helena Mensah. Other aspirants include Lawyer Portia Baffoe Abronye, Dr. Evans Duah, Madam Pokuaa Boitey, and Klinsman Karikari Mensah. All the aspirants are hopeful of securing a spot on the ballot as the nomination period closes on Thursday, April 4, 2024.
Onokwafo Yaw Asiedu/Ahotoronline.com
