The Electoral Commission of Ghana has declared Kwabena Boateng, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidate, the winner and Member of Parliament-elect for Ejisu Constituency at end of the April 30 by-election in the Constituency.
Mr Boateng polled 27,782 votes, representing 55.79 per cent while his closest contender, Mr Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, an independent candidate polled 21,536, representing 43.24 per cent of total valid votes cast.
Meanwhile, Beatrice Boakye of the Liberal Party had 140 votes representing 0.3% Esther Osei of the Convention People’s Party received 89 votes representing 0.2 percent.
Independent Candidates Joseph Agyemang and Atakora Joseph had 222 representing 0.2% and 23 representing 0.0% respectively.
The by-election followed the passing of Member of Parliament and Deputy Finance Minister, Dr. John Ampontuah Kumah, on March 7, 2024.