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Two aspirants pull out of Abuakwa North by-election

The by-election will be held in accordance with Article 112 (5) of the Constitution as amended following the sudden death of JB Danquah

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The two, Professor Emeritus Samuel Amoako a University Professor in USA and a former MP for the area and Kyei Brobbey former Headmaster of Ofori Panin Secondary school in the Eastern region have sent their withdrawal letters to the regional executives and declared support for the three remaining aspirants.

The three aspirants are Isaac Ampadu a Businessman, Osei Twum Ampofo and Gifty Twum-Ampofo a Tutor at the Akosombo International School .

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The by-election will be held in accordance with Article 112 (5) of the Constitution as amended following the sudden death of the Member of Parliament for the Abuakwa North constituency Joseph Boakye Danquah Adu, on February 9, 2016.

Mr JB Danquah was stabbed at his Shiashie residence in Accra, prompting the police to launch an investigation leading to the arrest of one suspect.

A total of 375 members of the NPP from 64 polling stations are expected to vote a candidate for the by-elections on March 29, 2016.

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