Following the declaration of the Assin North seat in parliament vacant by the Speaker of Parliament, the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially opened nominations for the upcoming by-election.
According to the party, the nomination is opened today, Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
In a statement released by the party, General Secretary of the NPP, Lawyer Justin Frimpong Kodua noted that the nomination forms are available at the constituency office of the party for purchase.
Outlining the activities of the party to elect their candidate, the general secretary added that the party will close nomination on Thursday, June 1, 2023, to allow for vetting and subsequent internal election which is scheduled on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.
According to the statement, the decision by the party was taken after approval by the Steering Committee (SC) at a meeting held on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.
“The New Patriotic Party, at its Steering Committee (SC) meeting held on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, approved the following timelines for holding the parliamentary primary election at Assin North for the by-election:
- Opening of Nominations: Wednesday, May 31, 2023
- Closing of Nominations: Thursday, June 1, 2023
- Election: Wednesday, June 7, 2023
The Party has also approved detailed Rules and Regulations to govern the conduct of the parliamentary primary election which would be made available to stakeholders. However, Nomination Forms will be available at the Constituency Party Office for purchase,” the NPP stated in its statement.
