Prior to the elections on May 13, 2023, the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has suspended the parliamentary primaries in 27 constituencies.

General Secretary Fiifi Kwettey did not give any reasons for the suspensions in two separate releases on February 21 and 22, 2023.

"The National Democratic Congress wishes to announce...that all is set for the opening of nominations for the election of its Presidential candidate and Parliamentary Candidates for the 2024 General Elections.

"As such, effective, midnight of 22nd February, 2023, Nomination Forms for Parliamentary candidates will be accessible to all persons for purchase on the official website of the party; www.ghanandc.com," portions of the press statement said.

The General Secretary explained in the statement that the decision to suspend the parliamentary primaries in 27 constituencies was taken by the Functional Executive Committee (FEC).

supporters in a festive mood at previous party functions. Source: Facebook/@OfficialNDCGhana

The first list contained 23 constituencies but on Wednesday, February 22, four new constituencies were added to the suspension list.

Here are the 27 constituencies where the opposition has suspended the parliamentary primaries in alphabetical order:

Adansi Asokwa

Afram Plains South

Ahafo Ano North

Ahafo Ano South West (Aduagyman)

Akontombra

Akwatia

Amasaman

Amenfi East

Asante Akim Central

Assin North

Ayawaso Central

Ayensuano

Binduri

Bosome Freho

Efutu

Evalue Gwira

Fomena

Gomoa Central

Gomoa East

Manhyia South

Manso Adubia

Odododiodio

Offinso North

Pusiga

Sekyere Afram Plains

Subin

Tarkwa Nsuaem

NDC released another statement on February 22, 2023, announcing suspensions in 4 more constituencies.