Accra, Jan 02, GNA – The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has set up committees to supervise the vetting of Parliamentary Aspirants in constituencies with incumbent Members of Parliament.
The vetting of Aspiring Parliamentary Candidates is expected to be held at all regional capitals from Wednesday, January 3 to Friday January 5, 2024, a statement signed and issued by Mr Justin Kodua Frimpong, General Secretary of the Party, said.
The statement directed all Regional Executive Committees to communicate to their respective Constituencies and Aspiring Parliamentary Candidates, the date, time and venue for the vetting.
It added that, the Party had also appointed some persons as national representatives on the Vetting Committees for the various regions.
Below are the names of the National representatives on the Vetting Committees for the various regions:
Ashanti Region
TEAM A
Henry Nana Boakye, Esq, Chairman; Iddi Muhayu-Deen, Esq, Member; Richmond Amponsah Agyabeng, Member
TEAM B
Danquah Smith Buttey, Chairman; Stephen Forson, Member; Prof. Dr. Addai Mensah, Member
TEAM C
Gary Nimako Esq, Chairman, Dr Kwasi Nyame-Baafi, Member; Madam Margret Atiemo, Member
TEAM D
Dr Antoinette Tsibu-Darko, Chairperson; Habib Ibrahim, Member; Kwabena Ampofo Appiah, Member.
Greater Accra
TEAM A
Madam Kate Gyamfua, Chairperson; Isaac Jay Nii Amahtey Hyde, Member; Kwesi Abeasi, Member.
TEAM B
Abraham Osei Aidoo, Chairman; Michael Nketiah, Member; Elizabeth Agyeman, Member.
Central Region
TEAM A
Rita Talata Asobayire; Chairperson; Abubakari Mahazu, Member; William Yamoah, Member
TEAM B
Peter Mac Manu, Chairman; Betty Awura Adjoa Eshun, Member; Prof. Samuel Bert Boadi-Kusi, Member.
Western Region
TEAM A
Frank Davies, Esq, Chairman; Vera Wiredu, Member; Dr Isaac Owusu Mensah, Member.
TEAM B
Dr Patrick Kumah Aboagye, Chairman; Abdul-Rahman Fuseini, Member; Alhaji Abdul-Aziz Haruna Futa, Member.
Bono East Region
Nana Obiri Boahene, Chairman; Anthony Osei, Member; Dr. Emmanuel Amankwa, Member.
Bono Region
F. F. Antoh, Chairman; Eric Asonade Ofosu, Member; Mathew Chremeh, Member.
Ahafo Region
Dr Nsiah Asare, Chairman; Eric Nkansah, Member; Samuel Akwasi Adjei, Esq, Member.
Eastern Region
TEAM A
Laud Oblitey Commey, Chairman; Miriam Awurama Duah, Member; William Ampem Darko, Member.
TEAM B
Dr Charles Dwamena, Chairman; Emmanuel Senyo; Member; Adjei Sowah, Member.
TEAM C
Haruna Mohammed, Chairman; Sandra Sarkodee-Addo, Member; Capt Rtd Kwasi Ayi Aquah, Member.
Northern Region
Kwadwo Afari, Chairman; Ammar Khamis, Member; Alhassan Yakubu Tali, Member.
Upper East Region
Alhaji Ishmael Ibrahim, Chairman; Dr Ernest Owusu Kumi, Member; Hajia Rukaya Ahmed, Member.
Upper West Region
Alhaji Masawudu Osman, Chairman; Eric Ntori, Member; Dr Eric Donyina, Member.
North East Region
Hajia Safia Mohammed, Chairperson; Dr Aseidu Kokro, Member; Abdul Taric Bonsu, Member.
Savannah Region
Chris Lloyd Nii Kwei, Chairman; Hajia Rabi Salifu, Member; Dr Abdulai Mobson, Member.
Volta Region
Joseph Nganiba Kwayaja, Chairman; Hajia Ayesha Yussif, Member; Peter Oteng, Member.
The statement indicated that, vetting would also be held for Aspiring Parliamentary Candidates in the Bawku Central, Ketu North and Akatsi North Constituencies.
“The Party has further constituted a National Parliamentary Appeals Committee (NPAC) to consider appeals from aspirants and other stakeholders,” it added.
Membership of the Committee include – Osei Prempeh – Chairman; Mr. Evans Nimako – Secretary; Opare Ansah – Member; Madam Esther Ofori – Member; Amb. R.O. Solomon – Member; Prof. Emmanuel Flolu – Member; Dr. Clifford Braimah – Member; Eugenia Gifty Kusi -Member; Dr. Agyeman Budu – Member; Alhaji Amadu Kalem – Member.
The Party urged stakeholders to fully cooperate in the conduct of the primaries.
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