The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced the conditions for the conduct of primaries in seventeen (17) constituencies across the nation.
However, many Ghanaians have expressed shock and dismay at the decision announced, due to the conditions.
To begin with, the announcement is dated Wednesday, September 6, 2023. However, vetting of parliamentary aspirants is slated for Friday, September 8, 2023, just two days later.
Extraordinarily, the conference to elect the parliamentary candidates is also slated for Sunday, September 10, 2023.
The release is signed by Justin Kodua Frimpong, General Secretary.
The affected constituencies are Suaman, Anlo, North Dayi, Nadowli-Kaleo, Sagnarigu, Kumbungu and Builsa North.
The rest are Pusiga, Ada, Bolgatanga East, Tema East, La Dadekotopon, Buem, Biakoye, Amenfi West, New Edubiase and Upper Manya Krobo).
(Below is the statement).
Our Ref. NPP/HQ/PR/2023/09/06/PEC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 6, 2023
NOTICE OF EXTRAORDINARY CONSTITUENCY DELEGATES CONFERENCE
In accordance with Article 7 (31) of the New Patriotic Party’s Constitution, the National Council, during its meeting convened on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, approved the convening of an Extraordinary Constituency Delegates Conference in the constituencies listed below for the purpose of selecting the Party’s Parliamentary Candidates in those constituencies:
Key Dates:
- Vetting of Parliamentary Aspirants: Friday, September 8, 2023
- Venue: All Regional Party Offices
- Extraordinary Constituency Delegates Conference: Sunday, September 10, 2023
- Venue: Constituency Level
Constituencies Involved:
- Suaman
- Anlo
- North Dayi
- Nadowli-Kaleo
- Sagnarigu
- Kumbungu
- Builsa North
- Pusiga
- Ada
- Bolgatanga East
- Tema East
- La Dadekotopon
- Buem
- Biakoye
- Amenfi West
- New Edubiase
- Upper Manya Krobo
All Regional Executive Committees are hereby directed to take the necessary measures to ensure the successful vetting of aspirants and the conduct of the Delegate’s Conference in the aforementioned constituencies.
This serves as an official notice to all stakeholders and the general public.
Your anticipated cooperation would be greatly appreciated.
Signed
Justin Kodua Frimpong
General Secretary
