The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Manhyia South Constituency has seen five aspirants stepping forward to contest in the upcoming primary, following the opening of nominations on Monday.
The contenders include Nana Owusu Afriyie Agyemang Prempeh, who is the younger brother of the current MP and Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh. Joining him in the race are lawyer Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, James Owusu Boakye, Akwasi Coker Gyambibi, and Kwadwo Amankwah Antwi.
Nominations for the primary are set to close today, July 9, 2024. Notably, while six individuals had initially shown interest in the race through their campaign posters, it remains uncertain if Nana Ama Timah, the sole female aspirant, has decided to withdraw her candidacy.
The NPP has scheduled the primary for Sunday, July 14, 2024, during which the party will select its parliamentary candidate for the 2024 elections.
This primary comes after the NPP National Council endorsed and approved Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the current MP, as the running mate to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.