A total of twelve aspirants from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have completed the nomination process, positioning themselves to vie for victory in the party’s upcoming parliamentary primaries.
These aspirants are seeking representation in the party’s orphan constituencies within the Western North Region.
Within this region, there are six orphan constituencies, which do not currently have an incumbent NPP Member of Parliament.
Notably, three constituencies—Bibiani-Anwhiaso Bekwai, Wiawso, and Akontombra—currently have sitting MPs.
In the Bodi constituency, a trio of aspirants—namely, Mr. Samuel Opoku Nyame, Mr. Francis Atta Owusu, and Mr. Nicholas Andoh—have officially filed their nominations to compete.
For the Juaboso constituency, Mr. Alex Ampaabeng and Mrs. Martha Kwayie Manu, who serves as the Deputy Chief Executive of the Forestry Commission, have presented their candidacies.
Additionally, Mr. Bernard Gyebi Blay, the District Chief Executive of Bia West, and Mr. Franklin Cudjoe, the constituency chairman of Bia West, have similarly entered the race in the Bia West constituency.
The Bia East constituency has seen Mr. Nicholas Kupog Yayin, the District Chief Executive, and Mr. Evans Amoah file for candidacy.
In the Aowin constituency, the contest features Mr. Abanga Yakubu Fusani and Mr. Isaac Brew, the Aowin constituency secretary.
The Suaman constituency, however, witnessed the submission of nomination solely by Mr. Frederick Addy, who held the role of the NPP’s parliamentary candidate in the 2020 elections. His submission marked the only nomination by the closing date on August 10.
Notably, Mr. Solomon Kelly Parku, an aspirant initially set to participate in the Juaboso constituency race, announced his withdrawal from contention through a press statement.
Citing unwavering political loyalty as a guiding principle, Parku conveyed his commitment to upholding this value, ultimately leading to his decision to step away from the competition.
In anticipation of the forthcoming parliamentary primaries, Mr. Felix Foster Ackah, the Regional Secretary of the party, emphasized that the aspirants would undergo a vetting process.
He also urged them to uphold a high standard of conduct, with the aim of fostering unity within the party after the primaries conclude.