The Ashanti regional office of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has successfully vetted more than 60 parliamentary aspirants. The vetting process marks a crucial stage in the party's preparation for the electoral contest.

In a notable development, Opoku Ahwenie, one of the five aspirants for the Ahafo Ano South-West parliamentary primary, has withdrawn from the race. Citing a commitment to preserving the integrity of the polls in the constituency, Ahwenie's decision adds a unique dimension to the unfolding dynamics of the NPP's electoral process.

Kwame Adom Appiah, the Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ashanti Region, formally acknowledged the receipt of the withdrawal notice from aspirant Opoku Ahwenie.

The confirmation adds a procedural note to the unfolding events surrounding the parliamentary primary in Ahafo Ano South-West.