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Five declare to contest Abuakwa North NPP primary

(File photo) NPP rally
(File photo) NPP rally

Five Parliamentary aspirants have declared to contest in the Abuakwa North primaries set for Tuesday, March 1.

Read more: EC sets March 29 for Abuakwa North by-election

The five are Kyei Brobbey former Headmaster of Ofori Panin Secondary school in the Eastern region, Gifty Twum-Ampofo a Tutor, Akosombo International School, Isaac Ampadu a Businessman, Osei Twum Ampofo a former Headmaster, Nkawkaw Secondary school and Professor Emeritus Samuel Amoako a University Professor in USA and a former MP for the area.

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.

See related: Parties gearing up for Abuakwa North by-election

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