Presidential Staffer Nana Yaw Boadu has submitted his nomination form to contest the incumbent Member of Parliament (MP), Evans Opoku Bobie, for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary candidacy in the Asunafo North Constituency in the 2024 elections.
Opoku Bobie, who is also the Deputy Youth and Sports Minister, is seeking his 3rd term in parliament and faces competition from three other aspirants.
Nana Yaw Boadu filed his forms at the party’s constituency office in Goaso, cheered on by supporters. In an interview, he expressed the belief that it is time for the delegates to vote out the sitting MP, citing a decline in popularity due to a lack of development.
Mr Boadu emphasized the need for a change in the choice of a parliamentary candidate to avoid potential loss of the seat for the NPP.
“In the 2016 elections, both Nana Akufo-Addo and Opoku Bobie won with 7,000 votes each. Nana Akufo-Addo had over 36,000 votes in the 2020 elections, while Bobie had over 34,000 votes. But the National Democratic Congress first-time candidate closed the gap from 7,000 to 3,000 votes. What shows that if we vote for Bobie again, we will not lose the seat”, Mr. Boadu, who hails from Mim, asked.
“What is left is for all delegates to change the party candidate and introduce a new face in the person of Nana Yaw Boadu”, he said, adding that he is the best to lead the party.
Presidential staffer Nana Yaw Boadu, participating in the primaries for the first time, urged the party’s executives to ensure fairness throughout the election process, emphasizing the importance of an equal playing field for all candidates.
Supporters of Mr. Boadu acknowledged his contributions to the party’s growth and the development of the constituency. They highlighted his assistance in logistical support, providing party offices for five electoral areas, community services, and offering employment opportunities for the youth.
Three other aspirants who filed their nominations to challenge the incumbent MP for Asunafo North are Farouk Nkrumah, Jones Afriyie-Anto, and Alfred Asiedu.