Abronye’s Wife Receives Only 6 Votes in NPP Ejisu Primaries

Abronye’s wife, Portia Acheampong, has received only six votes in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primaries in the Ejisu Constituency.

The provisional results of the April 13, 2024 contest revealed that Kwabena Boateng emerged as the winner with 393 votes, followed by Helena Mensah with 302 votes, and Maame Yaa Aboagye with 229 votes.

Other contenders in the primaries included Kwesi Nyantakyi, the former president of the Ghana Football Association, who received 35 votes, Dr. Evans Duah with 61 votes, and Jacqueline Abena Pokua Amoah-Boaitey with no votes.

The parliamentary primary was conducted by the NPP to select a candidate for the by-election in the Ejisu Constituency following the passing of the Member of Parliament, John Kumah, on March 7, 2024. The Electoral Commission has scheduled the by-election for April 30, 2024.