The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially announced the conduct of its Extraordinary Constituency Delegates Conference.
It is set to take place on Saturday, December 2, 2023.
This decision, made during a meeting by the National Executive Committee (NEC), is aimed at electing the party’s Parliamentary Candidates in constituencies where the NPP has no parliamentary representation.
In a press statement signed by the NPP’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong on Friday, November 10, the vetting process for the aspiring Parliamentary candidates in these constituencies will take place in the regional capitals from Tuesday, November 14, to Thursday, November 16, 2023.
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The statement further directed the Regional Executive Committees to communicate to their respective constituencies and aspiring parliamentary candidates the dates, time and venue for the vetting.
The Extraordinary Constituency Delegates Conference is designated for all Orphan Constituencies, excluding Ketu North, Akatsi North, Yilo Krobo, Jomoro, Fomena, and Bawku Central.
Additionally, the NEC has adjusted the date for the party’s Parliamentary Primaries in constituencies where incumbent Members of Parliament (MPs) are present.
The revised date for these primaries is January 20, 2023, with the nomination period opening on December 20, 2023, and closing on December 22, 2023.
“The party shall soon issue detailed guidelines to govern the conduct of the primaries in these constituencies,” the statement said.
The party expressed hope for the cooperation of all stakeholders in ensuring the success of the primaries and extended best wishes to all aspiring candidates.
For Immediate Release
November 10, 2023
CONDUCT OF PARLIAMENTARY PRIMARIES
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has scheduled the conduct of its Extraordinary Constituency Delegates Conference for Saturday, 2nd December 2023, to elect the Party’s Parliamentary Candidates in Constituencies where the Party has no parliamentary representation (i.e. Orphan Constituencies).
This decision was taken by the Party at a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on Friday, November 10, 2023.
Vetting of aspiring Parliamentary Candidates in these Constituencies shall take place in the various regional capitals from Tuesday, 14th November 2023, to Thursday, 16th November 2023.
Regional Executive Committees are hereby directed to communicate to their respective Constituencies and aspiring parliamentary candidates the dates, times, and venues for vetting.
The Extraordinary Constituency Delegates Conference shall take place in all Orphan Constituencies with the exception of the following constituencies:
1. Ketu North
2. Akatsi North
3. Yilo Krobo
4. Jomoro
5. Fomena
6. Bawku Central
The Party has also appointed the following persons as national representatives on the Vetting Committees for various regions:
OTI REGION
1. Salam Mustapha (Chairman)
2. Dr. Asiedu Kokro
3. Abdul Taric Bonsu
VOLTA REGION
1. Alhaji Masawudu Osman (Chairman)
2. Kwadwo Afari
3. Kwame Peter
WESTERN REGION
1. Alhaji Abdul Aziz Futa (Chairman)
2. Dr. Owusu Mensah
3. Lawyer Amo Dartey
WESTERN NORTH REGION
1. Isaac Jay Hyde (Chairman)
2. Ernest Owusu Bempah
3. Emmanuel Asamoah
BONO REGION
1. Haruna Mohammed (Chairman)
2. Sandra Sarkodee-Addo
3. Akwasi Afriyie
BONO EAST
1. Rita Asobayire (Chairperson)
2. Dr. Ernest Owusu Kumih
3. Miriam Awurama Duan
AHAFO REGION
1. Michael Nketiah (Chairman)
2. Emmanuel Senyo
UPPER EAST REGION
1. Hajia Safia Mohammed (Chairman)
2. Owusu Acheampong
3. Alhaji Rashid Salifu COP
UPPER WEST REGION
1. Joseph Nganiba Kwayaja (Chairman)
2. Eric Ntori
3. Daniel Opoku Agyeman
NORTH EAST REGION
1. Kwabena Frimpong (Chairman)
2. Kamil Abdul-Rahman Yarinaa
3. Sulemana Abubakar (Lakulaku)
SAVANNA REGION
1. Richard Ahiagba (Chairman)
2. Rabi Salifu
3. Kwame Twum
NORTHERN REGION
1. Dr. Antoinette Tsibu-Darko (Chairman)
2. Mogtar S. Mujtaba
3. Dr. George Asante
ASHANTI REGION
1. Dr. Charles Dwamena (Chairman)
2. Nana Wiafe
3. Elizabeth Agyeman
EASTERN REGION
1. Henry Nana Boakye, Esq. (Chairman)
2. Nana Obiri Boahen, Esq.
3. Jennifer Oforiwaa Appiah
CENTRAL REGION (GROUP A)
1. Danquah Smith Buttey (Chairman)
2. Hajia Ayesha Yussif
3. Ninkab King David Nkanbonam
CENTRAL REGION (GROUP B)
1. Frank Davies (Chairman)
2. Bodja Emmanuel Korsi
3. Stephen Forson
GREATER ACCRA REGION (GROUP A)
1. Justin Kodua Frimpong (Chairman)
2. Kwame Kyeretwie-Amponsah
3. Dr. Nyame Baafi
GREATER ACCRA REGION (GROUP B)
1. Kate Gyamfua (Chairperson)
2. Dr. Gladys Norley Ashietey
3. Agya-Yaw Nsiah
*PRIMARIES IN CONSTUENCIES WITH SITTING MPs*
The National Executive Committee has also rescheduled the date for the conduct of the Party’s Parliamentary Primaries in Constituencies where the Party has sitting MPs. The new date for the conduct of the primaries is *20th January, 2024.* Nomination shall open on 20th December, 2023, and close on 22nd December, 2023. The Party shall soon issue detailed guidelines to govern the conduct of the primaries in these Constituencies.
The Party anticipates the full cooperation of all stakeholders in the conduct of the primaries and wishes all aspiring candidates the best of luck.
………..SIGNED……….
JUSTIN KODUA FRIMPONG
GENERAL SECRETARY
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