The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has successfully vetted and cleared all nine aspirants seeking to contest the upcoming parliamentary primaries in Ejisu, Ashanti Region.The vetting process, chaired by Deputy Majority Leader Patricia Appiagyei, saw the contestants presenting themselves on Saturday (6 April).This move comes after the passing of the area's MP, Dr. John Kumah.

The party has set Saturday (13 April) for the election of a parliamentary candidate.Evans Nimarko, Director of Elections for the NPP, announced that the party will issue guidelines for the primaries after a meeting with its National Executive Committee (NEC).

Nimarko stated, "The Committee has recommended that all of them be allowed to participate in this contest. Also, we’ve taken them through the ballot, and balloting has been completed. The National Executives will meet with them on Tuesday."

He emphasised the need for a campaign that fosters unity among the aspirants, as advised by the Committee.

“The Committee has recommended that all of them be allowed to participate in this contest. Also, we’ve taken them through the ballot and so balloting has also been done. We’ve informed them that the National Executives of the party will meet them on Tuesday.

“They have been advised by the Committee to conduct a campaign exercise that will bring unity,” Mr Nimako added.

Attached is the full list of the potential candidates:

1. Lawyer Kwabena Boateng

2. Dr Evans Duah

3. Klinsman Karikari Mensah

4. Helena Mensah

5. Jacqueline Abena Pokua Amoah-Boaitey

6. Portia Baffoe Abronye

7. Lawyer Kwesi Nyantakyi

8. Aaron Prince Duah

9. Yaa Akyawmaa Aboagye