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NPP elects parliamentary candidates in constituencies with sitting MPs today

By Vincent Ashitey
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The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is set to conduct its parliamentary primaries in constituencies with sitting MPs today, January 27, 2024.

The polls are expected to occur in 105 constituencies nationwide, with a few incumbent MPs going unopposed.

The National Executive Council of the party earlier disqualified 17 persons from contesting in the parliamentary primaries, leaving 322 candidates to contest.

The primaries are deemed to be fiercely contested nationwide.

The seats of Sarah Adjoa Safo (Dome-Kwabenya), Francis Asenso-Boakye (Bantama) and K.T. Hammond (Adansi Asokwa) have come under the spotlight following intriguing events in the lead-up to today’s polls

Voting will commence at 7:00am and end at 2:00 pm.

There would be no proxy voting.

In a statement dated January 19, 2024, the party urged aspirants and other stakeholders to comply with all regulations to ensure a smooth and transparent process

Goodwill message

The National Chairman of the party, Stephen Ayesu Ntim, in a goodwill message, wished the aspirants the best in the primaries, and urged them to let the results propel them towards a resounding victory in the December general election.

“Let us demonstrate to the nation that the NPP is a party that values respectful discourse, healthy competition and democratic processes,” he said.

Bawumia

"In the spirit of oneness, I extend my sincerest wishes of good fortune to all the aspirants who have put themselves forward for consideration. It takes hard work and sacrifice to make this journey, but it also requires a commitment to serving the people."

Check the full list of voting centers below