Ex-GFA Prez Kwesi Nyantakyi to contest Ejisu bye-election
The Ejisu Constituency Parliamentary seat remains unfilled as Parliament has not yet declared it vacant for a by-election following the passing of the late Member of Parliament, John Ampontuah Kumah. However, potential candidates are starting to emerge for the upcoming by-election.
One such candidate is former President of the Ghana Football Association, Kwesi Nyantakyi, who has expressed his interest in contesting the by-election. Nyantakyi believes that he is eligible to run but is also mindful of the grieving process within the constituency following the loss of the late MP.
Speaking at the launch of the New Patriotic Party’s Ashanti Regional Campaign team in Kumasi, Nyantakyi hinted at his intentions to participate in the by-election once the official timetable is announced.
While acknowledging the mourning period for the late MP, Nyantakyi emphasized his connection to the constituency and his readiness to contest when the time is right. He also urged the party to trust the judgment of the flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, in selecting a running mate.
“The Ejisu by-election is inevitable, but we must respect the mourning period for now. I am from there and have the right to contest. Let’s wait for the official announcement before making any decisions,” Nyantakyi stated.
There is a good reason why you should support the African Editors. Not everyone can afford to pay for news right now. That is why we keep our journalism open for everyone to read, including in Ghana. If this is you, please continue to read for free. But if you are able to, then there are three good reasons to support us today.
1. Our quality, journalism is a scrutinising force at a time when the rich and powerful are getting away with more and more.
2. We are independent and have no billionaire owner pulling the strings, so your money directly powers our reporting.
3. It doesn’t cost much, and takes less time than it took to read this message.
Help power the African Editors' journalism for the years to come, whether with a small sum or a larger one. If you can, please support us on a monthly basis from just 1 Ghana Cedi through mobile money number: 0599896099/ +23359989609 and you can be rest assured that you’re making a big impact every single month in support of open, independent journalism. Thank you.
