The Kumawu Constituency will in less than 24 hours hold a by-election to elect a new Member of Parliament following the unfortunate passing of the incumbent MP.The late Philip Basoah, a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), passed away on Monday, March 27 at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital after being admitted for a serious illness.

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According to Solomon Basoah, the brother of the deceased MP, Philip Basoah was discovered unconscious in his room on March 24 and was immediately rushed to the hospital, where he unfortunately passed away four days later.On May 20, the late Philip Basoah, representing the Kumawu constituency in the Ashanti Region, was laid to rest.

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As the Electoral Commission prepares to conduct the by-election within the next 24 hours, several candidates are vying to replace Philip Basoah in parliament.Ernest Yaw AnimErnest Yaw Anim emerged as the chosen candidate to represent the party in the Kumawu constituency seat after securing 195 votes, surpassing his rivals, including Ama Serwaa and three others.

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<img alt="" class="wp-image-496794"/>As the candidate, Ernest Yaw Anim has been assigned the number one position on the ballot paper.Confident in his abilities, Ernest Yaw Anim aims to unite party members in the constituency and secure a victory for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the upcoming by-election. The Kumawu Parliamentary seat has traditionally been held by the NPP.

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Ernest Yaw Anim is widely regarded as the frontrunner and is expected to win the support of the Kumawu Constituency.Akwasi AmankwaAkwasi Amankwa, popularly known as 'Tom Cee,' has been officially nominated by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) to run as their parliamentary candidate in the upcoming by-election on May 23, 2023.<img alt="" class="wp-image-496796"/>Akwasi Amankwa is believed to be the brother of Dr.

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Kwabena Duffour, a former Finance Minister.On the ballot paper, Akwasi Amankwa has been assigned the second position.With this nomination, Akwasi Amankwa aims to lead the NDC and contest for the parliamentary seat, bringing his experience and perspective to the campaign.Independent Candidate Kwaku DuahKwaku Duah has chosen to run as an independent candidate. In 2020 he contested the deceased MP election.

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<img alt="" class="wp-image-496797"/>Mr Duah came second in the 2020 contest with a total valid vote of 11,698, representing 39.96% of the total votes, as against Mr Basoah who won the race with 14,960 valid votes, representing 51.11%.He is seeking to join parliament as an independent candidate on May 23 after the by-elections.Kwaku Duah is number 3 on the ballot paper.

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Kwaku DuahAnother candidate bearing the name Kwaku Duah joined the contest as an independent candidate for the Kumawu Constituency.<img alt="" class="wp-image-496800"/>Relatively unknown to the electorate until the declaration of his intent to contest in the election, Kwaku Duah is seeking to join parliament as the MP for Kumawu Constituency.Kwaku Duah is number 4 on the ballot paper.

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