NPP Parliamentary Primaries:128 aspirants file for 41 constituencies in Ashanti region
Source: tntnewspapergh.com
Information reaching The New Trust Newspaper online, indicates that One hundred and Twenty-Eight (128) parliamentary aspirants of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) filed their nomination forms at the close of nominations on Monday, 25th December,2023 to contest in 41 constituencies with NPP sitting Members of Parliament (MPs) in the Ashanti region.
Out of the number,five(5) are going unopposed in the region.
The number of aspirants contesting in the various constituencies ranges from;2,3,4 and the maximum number been 5 aspirants respectively.
Interestingly,the underlisted Incumbent NPP Members of Parliament (MPs) in Ashanti region, had decided not to seek re-election in the party’s primaries slated for 27th January,2024.
They are; Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu (Suame), First Deputy Speaker, Joe Osei Owusu (Bekwai).
Other MPs are;Dr. Emmanuel Marfo (Oforikrom),Hon Benito Owusu-Bio (Atwima Nwabiagya), William Owuraku Aidoo (Afigya Kwabre South), Johnson Adu (Ahafo Ano South West), Francis Manu-Adabor (Ahafo Ano South-East), Suleman Sanid (Ahafo Ano North)and Francisca Oteng (Kwabre East) respectively.
The reasons behind their decision according to media reports,remain unclear, with speculation ranging from potential retirements from politics to pursuing alternative professional opportunities or taking a break from the demanding nature of parliamentary life.
List of unopposed aspirants
Full list of the 128 aspirants
