The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is set to conduct parliamentary primaries this month in constituencies where there are currently sitting Members of Parliament.
In some cases, experienced MPs are choosing not to seek re-election, while others are competing to represent the party in its stronghold of the Ashanti Region.
According to Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, who serves as the regional chairman, nine sitting MPs have officially confirmed their decision not to seek re-election.
These MPs, along with their respective constituencies, are as follows:
1. Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu (Suame)
2. Joe Osei Owusu (Bekwai)
3. Francisca Oteng (Kwabre East)
4. Johnson Adu (Ahafo Ano South West)
5. Francis Manu-Adabor (Ahafo Ano South-East)
6. William Owuraku Aidoo (Afigya Kwabre South)
7. Suleman Sanid (Ahafo Ano North)
8. Benito Owusu-Bio (Atwima Nwabiagya North)
9. Emmanuel Marfo (Oforikrom)