NDC Parliamentary Primaries Suspended In 27 Constituencies Ahead Of May 13 Election Day

• The opposition National Democratic Congress has suspended parliamentary primaries in 27 constituencies
• In two separate press releases on February 21 and 22, General Secretary Fiifi Kwettey said the decision was taken by the Functional Executive Committee of the party but did not explain the reason
• The party will on May 13, 2023, hold parliamentary primaries to elect representatives for the inter-party elections in 2024

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) suspended parliamentary primaries in 27 constituencies ahead of the elections on May 13, 2023.

General Secretary Fiifi Kwettey did not give any reasons for the suspensions in two separate releases on February 21 and 22, 2023.

"The National Democratic Congress wishes to announce...that all is set for the opening of nominations for the election of its Presidential candidate and Parliamentary Candidates for the 2024 General Elections.

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"As such, effective, midnight of 22nd February, 2023, Nomination Forms for Parliamentary Candidates will be accessible to all persons for purchase on the official website of the party; www.ghanandc.com," portions of the press statement said.

The General Secretary explained in the statement that the decision to suspend the parliamentary primaries in 27 constituencies was taken by the Functional Executive Committee (FEC).

The first list contained 23 constituencies but on Wednesday, February 22, four new constituencies were added to the suspension list.

Here are the 27 constituencies where the opposition has suspended the parliamentary primaries in alphabetical order:

1. Adansi Asokwa
2. Afram Plains South
3. Ahafo Ano North
4. Ahafo Ano South West (Aduagyman)
5. Akontombra
6. Akwatia
7. Amasaman
8. Amenfi East
9. Asante Akim Central
10. Assin North
11. Ayawaso Central
12. Ayensuano
13. Binduri
14. Bosome Freho
15. Efutu
16. Evalue Gwira
17. Fomena
18. Gomoa Central
19. Gomoa East
20. Manhyia South
21. Manso Adubia
22. Odododiodio
23. Offinso North
24. Pusiga
25. Sekyere Afram Plains
26. Subin
27. Tarkwa Nsuaem

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Mahama declares intention to contest for presidency

Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh has reported in a separate story that former president John Mahama has declared his intention to contest for the flagbearer position of the NDC in the upcoming primaries.

The announcement comes after a crunch meeting with the minority caucus of parliament on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, in which all the NDC MPs backed his bid.

The former president is expected to in the coming days make the news public and will face stiff competition from Dr Kwabena Duffuor and Kojo Bonsu.

Source: YEN.com.gh