Ghana Health Service Director General chairs NPP’s vetting committee
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially announced the appointment of Dr Patrick Kuma Aboagye, the Director General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), as the head of its vetting committee for the Western North Region. This committee’s main responsibility will be to thoroughly review and consider parliamentary aspirants vying to contest sitting Members of Parliament (MPs) on the NPP’s ticket in the upcoming 2024 general elections.
The NPP made this decision known through an official statement issued by the party’s General Secretary. It was a strategic move to entrust the vetting process to Dr Patrick Kuma Aboagye, recognizing his exceptional expertise and leadership qualities. The statement emphasized the importance of a comprehensive vetting process to ensure that only candidates who share the NPP’s principles and objectives are chosen to represent the party in the parliamentary elections.
This decision is viewed as a pivotal step in shaping the NPP’s strategy for the 2024 elections and upholding its commitment to effective governance. With Dr Patrick Kuma Aboagye taking charge of the vetting committee, the party expresses full confidence in his ability to lead a fair, transparent, and thorough evaluation of the parliamentary aspirants. This move further reinforces the NPP’s dedication to maintaining democratic principles in its internal procedures.
The NPP encourages all aspiring parliamentary candidates in the Western North Region to actively engage in the vetting process, fostering a competitive yet collaborative environment within the party. The outcome of the vetting is expected to significantly influence the NPP’s final lineup for the upcoming elections.
Below is the full statement:
January 1, 2024
CONDUCT OF PARLIAMENTARY PRIMARIES
The New Patriotic Party is pleased to announce the constitution of committees to supervise the vetting of Parliamentary Aspirants in constituencies with incumbent Members of Parliament. The vetting of Aspiring Parliamentary Candidates shall be held at all regional capitals from Wednesday January 3, 2024 to Friday January 5, 2024.
Regional Executive Committees are hereby directed to communicate to their respective Constituencies and Aspiring Parliamentary Candidates the date, time and venue for the vetting.
The Party has also appointed the following persons as National representatives on the Vetting Committees for various regions:
ASHANTI REGION
NAME
POSITION
TEAM A 1.
Henry Nana Boakye, Esq
Chairman
2. Iddi Muhayu-Deen, Esq
Member
3.
Richmond Amponsah Agyabeng Member
TEAM B
1.
Danquah Smith Buttey Chairman
2.
Stephen Forson
Member 3.
Prof. Dr. Addai Mensah
Member
TEAM C 1.
Gary Nimako Esq
Chairman
2. Dr Kwasi Nyame-Baafi
Member
3.
Madam Margret Atiemo Member
TEAM D
1.
Dr Antoinette Tsibu-Darko Chairperson
2.
Habib Ibrahim
Member 3.
Kwabena Ampofo Appiah
Member
GREATER REGION NAME
POSITION
TEAM A
1. Madam Kate Gyamfua
Chairperson
2.
Isaac Jay Nii Amahtey Hyde Member
3.
Kwesi Abeasi
Member TEAM B
1.
Hon. Abraham Osei Aidoo
Chairman 2.
Michael Nketiah
Member
3. Elizabeth Agyeman
Member
CENTRAL REGION
NAME POSITION
TEAM A
1.
Rita Talata Asobayire Chairperson
2.
Abubakari Mahazu
Member 3.
William Yamoah
Member
TEAM B 1.
Peter Mac Manu
Chairman
2. Betty Awura Adjoa Eshun
Member
3.
Prof. Samuel Bert Boadi-Kusi Member
WESTERN REGION
NAME
POSITION 1.
Frank Davies, Esq
Chairman
2. Vera Wiredu
Member
3.
Dr Isaac Owusu Mensah Member
WESTERN NORTH
NAME
POSITION 1.
Dr. Patrick Kumah Aboagye
Chairman
2. Abdul-Rahman Fuseini
Member
3.
Alhaji Abdul-Aziz Haruna Futa Member
BONO EAST REGION
NAME
POSITION 1.
Nana Obiri Boahene
Chairman
2. Anthony Osei
Member
3.
Dr. Emmanuel Amankwa Member
BONO REGION
NAME
POSITION 1.
F. F. Antoh
Chairman
2. Eric Asonade Ofosu
Member
3.
Mathew Chremeh Member
AHAFO REGION
NAME
POSITION 1.
Dr Nsiah Asare
Chairman
2. Eric Nkansah
Member
3.
Samuel Akwasi Adjei, Esq Member
EASTERN REGION
NAME
POSITION TEAM A
1.
Laud Oblitey Commey
Chairman 2.
Miriam Awurama Duah
Member
3. William Ampem Darko
Member
TEAM B
1. Dr Charles Dwamena
Chairman
2.
Emmanuel Senyo Member
3.
Hon. Adjei Sowah
Member TEAM C
1.
Haruna Mohammed
Chairman 2.
Sandra Sarkodee-Addo
Member
3. Capt Rtd Kwasi Ayi Aquah
Member
NORTHERN REGION
NAME POSITION
1.
Kwadwo Afari
Chairman 2.
Ammar Khamis
Member
3. Alhassan Yakubu Tali
Member
UPPER EAST REGION
NAME POSITION
1.
Alhaji Ishmael Ibrahim
Chairman 2.
Dr Ernest Owusu Kumi
Member
3. Hajia Rukaya Ahmed
Member
UPPER WEST REGION
NAME POSITION
1.
Alhaji Masawudu Osman
Chairman 2.
Eric Ntori
Member
3. Dr Eric Donyina
Member
NORTH EAST REGION
NAME POSITION
1.
Hajia Safia Mohammed
Chairperson 2.
Dr Aseidu Kokro
Member
3. Abdul Taric Bonsu
Member
SAVANNAH REGION
NAME POSITION
1.
Chris Lloyd Nii Kwei
Chairman 2.
Hajia Rabi Salifu
Member
3. Dr Abdulai Mobson
Member
VOLTA REGION
NAME POSITION
1.
Joseph Nganiba Kwayaja
Chairman 2.
Hajia Ayesha Yussif
Member
3. Peter Oteng
Member
Vetting shall also be held for Aspiring Parliamentary Candidates in the Bawku Central, Ketu North and Akatsi North Constituencies.
The Party has further constituted a National Parliamentary Appeals Committee (NPAC) to consider appeals from aspirants and other stakeholders. Membership of the Committee is as follows: 1. Hon. Osei Prempeh – Chairman
2. Mr. Evans Nimako – Secretary
3. Hon. Opare Ansah – Member
4. Madam Esther Ofori – Member 5. Amb. R.O. Solomon – Member
6. Prof. Emmanuel Flolu – Member
7. Dr. Clifford Braimah – Member
8. Hon. Eugenia Gifty Kusi -Member 9. Dr. Agyeman Budu – Member
10. Alhaji Amadu Kalem – Member
The Party anticipates the full cooperation of all stakeholders in the conduct of the primaries and wishes all aspiring candidates the best of luck.
JUSTIN KODUA FRIMPONG GENERAL SECRETARY
Editorial on appointment of Dr. Patrick Kumah-Aboagye to chair NPP’s vetting committee -Western North
That sounds like an important development for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as they prepare for the 2024 general elections. It’s interesting to see the party appointing Dr. Patrick Kuma Aboagye, the Director General of the Ghana Health Service, to lead the vetting committee. This move shows the party’s recognition of his expertise and leadership qualities.
A thorough vetting process is crucial for any political party to select candidates who align with their principles and objectives. By entrusting this responsibility to Dr. Aboagye, the NPP is aiming to ensure fairness, transparency, and a comprehensive assessment of parliamentary aspirants. It’s a demonstration of the party’s commitment to effective governance and democratic principles.
Candidates in the Western North Region should welcome this opportunity to participate in the vetting process and contribute to a competitive but collaborative environment within the party. The outcome of the vetting will shape the NPP’s lineup for the upcoming elections, so it will have a significant impact on their strategy and aspirations.
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