Member of Parliament (MP) for Akuapem South, Osei Bonsu Amoah, popularly known as OB Amoah, has officially declared his withdrawal from the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) forthcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for January 27, 2024.
In addition to being an MP, OB Amoah also holds the position of Chairman of the Research Committee of the Party. Citing personal reasons, he emphasized that his decision to step back from the parliamentary race is in the best interest of the party.
The MP revealed that his choice not to seek re-election, announced just days before the scheduled election, was the outcome of consultations with the party’s leadership.
“I have been in Parliament for four terms and have also served in the executive, gathering a lot of experience along the way. I am still active in the party.
“I withdrew for the national interest of the party and personal interest,” citinewroomm.com quoted him to have said in an interview.
Amoah has withdrawn from the race, but he has still urged Akuapem South delegates to support the eventual victor so that the party keeps the seat and to ensure that the elections are peaceful.
“I meet delegates and speak to them every time, and the most critical thing is on Saturday, we have peaceful elections and rally behind the winner to ensure that we retain the seat,” he added.
Following OB Amoah’s withdrawal, Eric Apeadu Yeboah, Kwame Ofori Gyawu, and Samuel Annor Mensah are now in the running for the position.