On Saturday, March 2, 2024, the Municipal Chief Executive of Akwapim South in the Eastern Region faced defeat in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) primaries aimed at selecting a parliamentary candidate for the 2024 general elections.

Mr. Frank Aidoo accumulated 67 votes during the polls, while his primary competitor, Eric Yeboah Apeadu, suspected to be the personal assistant to the incumbent Member of Parliament, secured a substantial lead with 267 votes.

The present Member of Parliament for Akwapim South Constituency, had previously announced his decision not to partake in the December 7 polls due to personal reasons.

In the race, another contender, Mr. Annor Mensah, received 54 votes, and Mr. Kwame Ofori Gyau surpassed the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) by acquiring 152 more votes than Mr. Aidoo.