NPP begins parliamentary vetting on January 3

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has formally declared that the vetting procedure for candidates running for parliament has begun in constituencies currently held by sitting MPs.

The vetting sessions are scheduled to occur in all regional capitals from January 3 to January 5, 2024.

The party has set up multiple committees tasked with supervising the entire process in order to guarantee the complete and unbiased execution of the vetting procedures.

Prominent individuals such as Prof. Addai Mensah, Gary Nimako, NPP National Women Organiser Kate Gyamfua, NPP National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye, and other notable figures were appointed as national representatives on these committees.

As stated in a formal statement from the NPP and signed by General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong, “The vetting of aspiring parliamentary candidates shall be held at all regional capitals from Wednesday, January 3, 2024, to January 5, 2024.” In anticipation of the approaching parliamentary elections, the party is demonstrating its dedication to an open and thorough screening process with this move.

Read the statement issued by NPP below:

For Immediate Release

January 1, 2024

CONDUCT OF PARLIAMENTARY PRIMARIES

The New Patriotic Party is pleased to announce the constitution of committees to supervise the vetting of Parliamentary Aspirants in constituencies with incumbent Members of Parliament.

The vetting of Aspiring Parliamentary Candidates shall be held at all regional capitals from Wednesday, January 3, 2024, to Friday, January 5, 2024.

Regional Executive Committees are hereby directed to communicate to their respective Constituencies and Aspiring Parliamentary Candidates the date, time and venue for the vetting.

The Party has appointed the following persons as National representatives on the Vetting Committees for the various regions:

ASHANTI REGION

TEAM A
1. Henry Nana Boakye, Esq
(Chairman)
2. Iddi Muhayu-Deen, Esq
(Member)
3. Richmond Amponsah Agyabeng
(Member)

TEAM B
1. Danquah Smith Buttey
(Chairman)
2. Stephen Forson
(Member)
3. Prof. Dr. Addai Mensah
(Member)

TEAM C
1. Gary Nimako Esq
(Chairman)
2. Dr Kwasi Nyame-Baafi
(Member)
3. Madam Margret Atiemo
(Member)

TEAM D
1. Dr Antoinette Tsibu-Darko
(Chairperson)
2. Habib Ibrahim
(Member)
3. Kwabena Ampofo Appiah
(Member)

GREATER REGION

TEAM A
1. Madam Kate Gyamfua
(Chairperson)
2. Isaac Jay Nii Amahtey Hyde
(Member)
3. Kwesi Abeasi
(Member)

TEAM B
1. Hon. Abraham Osei Aidoo
(Chairman)
2. Michael Nketiah
(Member)
3. Elizabeth Agyeman
(Member)

CENTRAL REGION

TEAM A
1. Rita Talata Asobayire
(Chairperson)
2. Abubakari Mahazu
(Member)
3. William Yamoah
(Member)

TEAM B
1. Peter Mac Manu
(Chairman)
2. Betty Awura Adjoa Eshun
(Member)
3. Prof. Samuel Bert Boadi-Kusi
(Member)

WESTERN REGION

TEAM A
1. Frank Davies, Esq
(Chairman)
2. Vera Wiredu
(Member)
3. Dr Isaac Owusu Mensah
(Member)

TEAM B
1. Dr Patrick Kumah Aboagye
(Chairman)
2. Abdul-Rahman Fuseini
(Member)
3. Alhaji Abdul-Aziz Haruna Futa
(Member)

BONO EAST REGION

1. Nana Obiri Boahene
   (Chairman)
   2. Anthony Osei
   (Member)
   3. Dr. Emmanuel Amankwa
   (Member)

BONO REGION

1. F. F. Antoh
   (Chairman)
   2. Eric Asonade Ofosu
   (Member)
   3. Mathew Chremeh
   (Member)

AHAFO REGION

1. Dr Nsiah Asare
   (Chairman)
   2. Eric Nkansah
   (Member)
   3. Samuel Akwasi Adjei, Esq
   (Member)

EASTERN REGION

TEAM A
1. Laud Oblitey Commey
(Chairman)
2. Miriam Awurama Duah
(Member)
3. William Ampem Darko
(Member)

TEAM B
1. Dr Charles Dwamena
(Chairman)
2. Emmanuel Senyo
(Member)
3. Hon. Adjei Sowah
(Member)

TEAM C
1. Haruna Mohammed
(Chairman)
2. Sandra Sarkodee-Addo
(Member)
3. Capt Rtd Kwasi Ayi Aquah
(Member)

NORTHERN REGION

1. Kwadwo Afari
   (Chairman)
   2. Ammar Khamis
   (Member)
   3. Alhassan Yakubu Tali
   (Member)

UPPER EAST REGION

1. Alhaji Ishmael Ibrahim
   (Chairman)
   2. Dr Ernest Owusu Kumi
   (Member)
   3. Hajia Rukaya Ahmed
   (Member)

UPPER WEST REGION

1. Alhaji Masawudu Osman
   (Chairman)
   2. Eric Ntori
   (Member)
   3. Dr Eric Donyina
   (Member)

NORTH EAST REGION

1. Hajia Safia Mohammed
   Chairperson
   2. Dr Aseidu Kokro
   Member
   3. Abdul Taric Bonsu
   Member

SAVANNAH REGION

1. Chris Lloyd Nii Kwei
   (Chairman)
   2. Hajia Rabi Salifu
   (Member)
   3. Dr Abdulai Mobson
   (Member)

VOLTA REGION

1. Joseph Nganiba Kwayaja
   (Chairman)
   2. Hajia Ayesha Yussif
   (Member)
   3. Peter Oteng
   (Member)

The press release further noted that “Vetting shall 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. Membership of the Committee is as follows:

1. Hon. Osei Prempeh – Chairman
   2. Mr. Evans Nimako – Secretary
   3. Hon. Opare Ansah – Member
   4. Madam Esther Ofori – Member
   5. Amb. R.O. Solomon – Member
   6. Prof. Emmanuel Flolu – Member
   7. Dr. Clifford Braimah – Member
   8. Hon. Eugenia Gifty Kusi -Member
   9. Dr. Agyeman Budu – Member
   10. Alhaji Amadu Kalem – Member

“The Party anticipates the full cooperation of all stakeholders in the conduct of the primaries and wishes all aspiring candidates the best of luck,” the press relase concluded.

Source: Ghanatodayonline.com