NPP Primaries Archives - GH FRONTPAGE

Apart from the 19 incumbent New Patriotic Party (NPP) members of Parliament who have decided not to return to the House, 18 others have lost their bids in Saturday’s primaries.

See the list of sitting NPP MPs who lost their bids in NPP primaries

Aside from the 19 incumbent New Patriotic Party (NPP) members of Parliament who have opted not to run for re-election, 18 other candidates lost their primary...

As the ballots were counted, it became clear that the majority of party members had opted to elect a new representative. Dr. Mike Oquaye won, leaving Adwoa Safo and Sheela Oppong Sakyi behind. Dr. Oquaye, a well-known contributor and service provider, expressed appreciation to party members for their support. In a brief statement, he recognized the difficulties encountered during the campaign and promised to work hard to answer the people's issues in Dome-Kwabenya. The fall of Adwoa Safo, the MP for Dome-Kwabenya since 2013, represents a dramatic shift in the constituency's political environment.

Politics4 months ago

NPP primaries: Adwoa Safo pays price of being a TikTok star as she loses to Mike Oquaye Jr.

Adwoa Safo, the incumbent Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, lost the New Patriotic Party’s parliamentary primary on Saturday, January 27. She lost against Mike Oquaye Jnr,...

Politics4 months ago

NPP primaries: Hawa Koomson retains the Awutu Senya East candidacy

Awutu Senya East Constituency Member of Parliament and Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development has retained her position as the parliamentary candidate for the general election...

Delegates who met with journalists earlier in the day were confident in Dr. Prempeh's landslide win, citing his exemplary leadership as a Member of Parliament since 2008. In a post on Facebook earlier that day, the Energy Minister expressed hope that the procedure would be straightforward. "Manhyia South will, once again, rise to the occasion," he told the crowd. Dr. Prempeh also made the following words after submitting his nomination on his Facebook page: "In my remarks, I expressed my deepest gratitude to the rank and file of the NPP in the constituency for their unwavering support, since my debut on the political scene of the constituency in 2008."

Politics4 months ago

NPP primaries: Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh wins with more than 88%

Mathew Opoku Prempeh, the energy minister and current Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, won the Manhyia South NPP primary on Saturday, January 27. He received...

Retired police officer, who was involved in the controversial leaked audio scandal where an alleged plot to oust the Inspector General of Police in a bid to rig the 2024 polls for the governing party made the headlines last year, COP Alex Mensah, has lost in the Bekwai constituency. COP Alex Mensah pulled 245 votes as against Lawyer Ralph Opoku Adusei who pulled 662 to win the seat. Voting has ended in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Primaries in designated constituencies.

Politics4 months ago

NPP primaries: COP. Alex Mensah, who was involved in the leaked tape saga, loses at Bekwai constituency

COP Alex Mensah, a retired police officer implicated in the controversial leaked tape case in which an alleged conspiracy to depose the Inspector General of Police...

The remaining three were Nelson Owusu (92), Joseph Teyiri (13), and Gyamfi Nkrumah Adwabour (8 votes). The following are the certified findings from the EC:

Politics4 months ago

NPP primaries: COCOBOD CEO’s son wins Oforikrom constituency

Michael Kwasi Aidoo, the son of Ghana Cocoa Board CEO Joseph Aidoo Boahen, has been named the next New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for the...

Sylvester Tetteh also won the Bortianor-Ngleshie Amafrom parliamentary primary. He received 590 votes, Vida Agyekum Acheampong 461 votes, and Eric Kojo Kuranachie 34 votes. Frank Annoh-Dompreh, the majority chief whip, won the parliamentary primary for the Nsawam Adoagyiri Constituency. Hayford Siaw, the CEO of the Ghana Library Authority, received 228 votes to his 734. In Atiwa East, Deputy Finance Minister Abena Osei-Asare won the constituency's parliamentary primary with 288 votes. Dr. Banning received 11 votes, Eric Agyarko 67 votes, and Adade Wiredu 44 votes. Francis Asenso-Boakye won the Bantama seat with 650 votes, while Ralph Agyapong, the brother of Kennedy Agyapong, received 186 votes.

Politics4 months ago

NPP Primaries: KT Hammond, Ursula, Annoh-Dompreh, and Asenso-Boakye Retained

K.T. Hammond, the Member of Parliament for Adansi-Asokwa, defeated Samuel Binfoh Darkwa in the New Patriotic Party’s Parliamentary Primary. He won the primary with 311 votes,...

Incumbent Member of Parliament (MP) for Adansi Asokwa Kobina Tahir (K.T.) has retained his seat. He polled 311 votes representing 63.86 percent of the total votes cast in the parliamentary primaries of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The three other contenders, Sammy Darkwa Binfoh polled 125 votes whiles Kwabena Asamoah and Enoch Acheampong polled 26 and 25 votes respectively.

Politics4 months ago

NPP primaries: KT Hammond retains Adansi Asokwa ticket

The incumbent Member of Parliament (MP) for Adansi, Asokwa Kobina Tahir (K.T.), has held his seat. He received 311 votes, accounting for 63.86 per cent of...

While he had some support and endorsement from prominent figures, politicians, religious leaders, and civil society organizations. Others criticized his action, calling for his resignation or removal from office. The Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA) Ghana has sought his immediate removal from office for allegedly violating the Civil Service Act, PNDC Law 327. On January 10, 2024, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, the Member of Parliament for South Dayi, filed a lawsuit against Mr. Kwaning-Bosompe.

Politics4 months ago

Controller and Accountant General loses NPP Parliamentary Primary

Mr Kwasi Kwaning-Bosompem, Controller and Accountant General, has lost the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary primary against Akim Swedru. He received 94 votes, compared to 194...

In the Atiwa West constituency, Laurrette Korkor Asante won the primary to replace Kwasi Amoako Attah ahead of the December elections with 177 votes. Prince Benjamin Aboagye garnered 134 votes, while Kingsley Ofosu Ntiamoah received 48. Samuel Awuah Danquah received only 18 votes.

Politics4 months ago

Results so far: 2024 NPP parliamentary primaries

Voting, sorting, and counting of votes in the New Patriotic Party’s parliamentary elections in the country’s 105 seats has concluded in the majority of voting centres....

Politics4 months ago

NPP primaries: Gifty Twum-Ampofo loses Abuakwa North, while Gideon Boako wins Tano North

Gifty Twum-Ampofo, the current Member of Parliament for Abuakwa North, lost her quest to represent the seat. Nana Ampaw Addo-Frempong, often known as Buffalo, won the...

He hoped the delegates would vote in his favor because he had been there for them in the absence of the current MP, Sarah Adwoa Safo. He went on to say that whether or not the delegates vote for him, he still cherishes them since they are the ones that help the party prosper. When asked if he was certain of winning since Sarah Adwoa Safo, the incumbent MP, defeated him by eight votes in the previous election, he replied: "By then I was in India while she was in Ghana, but now I am in Ghana and she is in America, so we will see what happens."

Politics4 months ago

NPP primaries: I’ll invite delegates for fantastic lunch – Mike Ocquaye Jr.

Mike Ocquaye Jnr., an aspirant in the Dome Kwabenya Constituency, has stated that he has no intention of enticing delegates or buying votes to win the...

Politics4 months ago

NPP Primaries: Kennedy Osei Nyarko maintains Akyem Swedru ticket

Kennedy Osei Nyarko, the incumbent Member of Parliament for Akyem Swedru under the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has kept his seat as the parliamentary candidate for...

Criticizing her claimed concentration on TikTok dancing rather than legislative duties, they stated a collective wish for a new representative to avoid such behaviors from occurring again. "Change will come because we don't have an MP here because we can't sit here, and the MP will go sit on Tiktok and dance, therefore we need change. "We'll change that Tiktok MP," one delegate stated. "We are pushing for change since our MP is not doing well. Another delegate, Samuel Kade Sasu, sang, "She is nowhere to be found, and we need change, which will happen."

Politics4 months ago

We don’t want a “TikTok MP,” Dome-Kwabenya delegates shade Adwoa Safo

NPP delegates in Dome-Kwabenya greeted Dr Mike Oquaye Jr. at the party’s parliamentary election polling centre, expressing their strong desire for change. As Dr Mike Oquaye...

She remarked that the money she received was significantly less than she received four years before. "Honourable Carlos let us down. I have experienced losses. If I add up what my MP supplied over the previous four years and the television I received, today's recompense does not come close. I have experienced considerable losses. "I expected to receive between GH¢1,000 to GH¢2,000, but the amount I received is inadequate," she said. The NPP woman is hopeful that Tema West Chairman Kofi Opoku will increase the money she got. "I'm counting on the chairman to make up the difference so that I can at least have around GH¢1,000; otherwise, I'm in dire need."

Politics4 months ago

NPP primaries: I was anticipating GH¢2,000, but… – Delegate Cries [Video]

A New Patriotic Party (NPP) delegate from the Tema West seat exited the polling station unhappy. According to her, the money she received after voting in...

She cites accomplishments in education, healthcare, security, infrastructure, and social intervention initiatives, advocating continuous collaboration to do more for the community. Addressing supporters following a successful vetting, Safo emphasises her commitment to the constituency, having served faithfully for nearly three terms. She expresses appreciation for the encouragement to run for another term and promises not to disappoint in the January 27, 2024 elections. Despite acknowledging past errors, Safo is confident that people would vote for "continuity and experience."

Politics4 months ago

NPP Primaries: The task ahead is difficult; unite behind me – Adwoa Safo calls on constituents

Sarah Adwoa Safo, the beleaguered Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, is reaching out to her people, asking for their support in her attempt to secure the...

Speaking to journalists, My Nyamah said “I will use the opportunity to thank the almighty God for life and health and also thank my ‘Nyamah for Kpandai team’, they have fought a good fight. Given a second chance, I don’t think I will change anything. In the end, Kpandai needs to be liberated.” “And I pray and I promise that I will put my shoulder to the wheel to ensure that my brother Matthew Nyindam and our Vice President His Excellency Dr Mahamudu Bawumia become the MP and the President respectively.”

General News5 months ago

I’ll make sure Matthew Nyindam gets the Kpandai seat – Nyamah

Richard Nyamah, the lost Kpandai Parliamentary candidate, has committed his support to Matthew Nyindam in the 2024 elections. Both candidates relentlessly traversed the Kpandai constituency, addressing...

Voting, sorting and counting of ballots in the New Patriotic Party’s parliamentary elections in the 111 constituencies across the country have come to an end.

Politics5 months ago

NPP Orphan Constituency Primaries: Winners so far

The voting, sorting, and counting of votes in the New Patriotic Party’s parliamentary elections in the country’s 111 seats has concluded. The elections were held in...

The parliamentary candidate in the Adentan Constituency was Akosua Manu (Kozie), Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Youth Authority. She received 814 votes, while her closest competitor, Kwasi Obeng Fosu, received 638. Kwame Obimpeh Winfred Nartey led the way with 18. "Thank you for your congratulations, @KozieOzie. Victory was much earned. "The Adentan Constituency is returning!" President Akufo-Addo's counsel, Kow Essuman, tweeted.

Politics5 months ago

NPP Primaries: Mark Okraku Mantey loses Ayensuano constituency

Mark Okraku-Mantey, Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, has lost his attempt to be the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate in the Ayensuano constituency...

Both candidates relentlessly traversed the Kpandai constituency, addressing audiences and detailing their goals for the region in the run-up to the polls. Richard Nyamah received 60 votes, while Matthew Nyindam received 682 votes to gain victory. Bernard Okoe Boye, the Chief Executive of the National Health Insurance Authority, won the Ledzorkuku constituency primary. He received 901 votes, whereas Nii Ashitey Ollennu received 357 and Ibrahim Adjei received 180. Akosua Manu, often known as Kozie, received 814 votes in the Adentan Constituency, while Kwasi Fosu received 638 and Winifred Nartey received 18. Eugene Arhin, Director of Communications at Jubilee House, won the Awutu Senya West parliamentary primary. He received 862 votes, while his opponent, Kofi Opei Okai, received 119 votes.

Politics5 months ago

Jefferson Sackey wins Ablekuma Central in the NPP Parliamentary Primaries, as Nii Noi captures Klottey Korle

Nii Noi Nortey and Jefferson Sackey have won the New Patriotic Party’s parliamentary primaries in the Klottey Korle and Ablekuma Central Constituencies, respectively. Nii Noi Nortey...

Politics5 months ago

Results so far from NPP orphan constituency primaries

The voting, sorting, and counting of votes in the New Patriotic Party’s parliamentary elections in the country’s 111 seats has concluded. The elections were held in...

Earlier last week, the party issued instructions for the forthcoming parliamentary primaries in seats where there are no present NPP members. The party has said that the Electoral Commission (EC) would monitor these primaries, assuring fairness and openness while also respecting the party's commitment to democratic values. The following persons have been named to the party's Constituency Parliamentary Elections Committee:

Politics5 months ago

NPP primaries: A list of all Orphan Constituency parliamentary candidates

Delegates from the New Patriotic Party have rushed to various voting stations to vote in the party’s current parliamentary primaries in its orphan seats. The party...

Meanwhile, the ruling NPP has denied any pressure on it to choose Dr. Bawumia as its first non-Akan flagbearer ahead of the 2024 election. The impression that the NPP is an Akan-dominated party, according to the party, played no effect in Dr. Bawumia's victory. In an interview with Citi News, NPP National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye stated that delegates considered the Vice President as the party's best shot in the 2024 election.

Politics6 months ago

Alan’s withdrawal from the NPP Presidential contest aided Bawumia and Ken Agyapong – Mussa Dankwah

According to Mussa Dankwah, Executive Director of Global Info Analytics, Alan Kyerematen’s withdrawal from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primary helped both Vice President Dr...

According to Citi News' Western Regional Correspondent Akwasi Agyei Annim, the much-touted'showdown Health Walk' in support of Mr Agyapong's presidential ambition struck the Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis and drew a sizable crowd. Some Ken Agyapong supporters danced and sung in favour of his victory in the November 4th Primaries. They told Citi News that he is the best candidate to lead the NPP. Speaking to supporters during the gathering, Mr Agyapong warned them not to vote for aspirants who will lead the party into opposition.

Politics7 months ago

Don’t listen to crooked leaders; vote for me on November 4 – Ken Agyapong

Kennedy Agyapong, a New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer candidate, has urged party delegates in the Western Region to disregard the counsel of certain corrupt party officials...