Voting has begun in some constituencies to elect Parliamentary candidates for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) ahead of the 2016 elections.
The constituencies voting today are Tema West, Tema Central, Obom Domeabra, Klotter Korle as well as Kintampo North in the Brong Ahafo Region , Juabeng in the Ashanti Region and Kwesi Mintim in the Western Region.
The party held its primaries in various constituencies but the above mentioned ones were exempted because of some outstanding issues.
The party’s Appeals Committee, after settling these cases however resolved to hold the elections in these constituencies.
Primaries in 7 other constituencies suspended
In another development, the leadership of the NPP has in a statement reminded its members that due to pending court cases, parliamentary primaries in seven constituencies have been suspended.
The affected areas are; Ablekuma West, Okaikoi South, Manhyia North, Krowor, Kumawu, Akontombra and Ho Central.
The statement signed by the NPP General Secretary, Kwabena Agyepong stated that per a ruling of the High Court of justice in Agona Swedru on the recent parliamentary primaries in the Gomoa East constituency, there will be run-off of the parliamentary primary on Saturday, July 25th 2015.
In the meantime, he said the party is exercising its best endeavours to resolve all matters through internal processes.
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By: Marian Efe Ansah/citifmonline.com/Ghana
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