The Electoral Commission (EC) has scheduled a by-election in Ejisu for April 30, 2024, following the passing of John Kumah on March 7, 2024.

John Kumah, the 45-year-old MP, passed away after a brief illness, leaving behind a wife and six children.

All nine aspirants seeking to contest in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Parliamentary primary in the constituency were cleared by the vetting committee on Saturday, April 6, 2024.

NPP opened nominations on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, and all nine candidates had filed by the closing date on Thursday, April 4.

The NPP is expected to elect a parliamentary candidate for the constituency on Saturday, April 13, 2024.

Among those vying for the NPP ticket is former President of the Ghana Football Association, Kwesi Nyantakyi.

As of now, no other political party has expressed interest in the by-election. The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has stated that it is still deliberating whether to participate.