Portia Acheampong, spouse of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Bono Regional Chairman, Kwame Baffoe, also known as Abronye DC, has emerged as a contender for the party’s forthcoming parliamentary primary in the Ejisu Constituency.
A campaign poster featuring her credentials, originally shared by Facebook user Kwesi Botchwey Jnr, has been reposted by Abronye DC on his page.
The poster highlights Portia’s legal background as a Barrister and Solicitor at the Supreme Court of Ghana, her roots in Ejisu, Ashanti Region, and her familial ties to prominent figures in the community.
The Ejisu parliamentary seat became vacant following the passing of the incumbent MP, John Kumah, who also served as a deputy minister for finance. In response, the NPP has scheduled a primary for April 13, 2024, to nominate a candidate for the impending by-election.
Nomination for the contest will be open from Tuesday, April 2 to Thursday, April 4, 2024, during which aspirants can purchase and file nominations at the constituency party office.
Aspiring parliamentary candidates are required to pay a non-refundable filing fee of GHC35,000.00 in Bankers Draft to the New Patriotic Party National Headquarters, Accra.
However, the party has announced a 50% rebate on filing fees for women, youth (aged between 18 and 40 years), and persons with disabilities (PWDs), who will only be required to pay GHȼ17,500.
As of now, the Electoral Commission has not yet announced an official date for the by-election.