The Electoral Commission EC has announced April 30 as the date for the by-election of the Ejisu constituency in the Ashanti region
The decision follows the demise of the New Patriotic Party member of parliament Deputy Finance Minister, John Kumah on March 7.
Meanwhile, the vetting committee of the NPP has approved nine candidates to contest in a primary to elect a candidate on Saturday, April 6.
The opposition National Democratic Congress is yet to state an interest in the by-election.
The NPP opened nominations on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, and all nine candidates submitted their applications by the closing date on Thursday, April 4.
Below are the NPP aspirants and their balloting positions:
1. Lawyer Kwabena Boateng
2. Dr Evans Duah
3. Klinsman Karikari Mensah
4. Helena Mensah
5. Jacqueline Abena Pokua Amoah-Boaitey
6. Portia Baffoe Abronye
7. Lawyer Kwesi Nyantakyi
8. Aaron Prince Duah
9. Yaa Akyawmaa Aboagye