Manhyia South Elections: NAPO’s brother defeated

Nana Owusu Prempeh, the brother of outgoing Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (popularly known as NAPO), has been defeated in the NPP’s parliamentary primary held on Sunday, July 14, myjoyonline.com reports.

According to the media outlet, Nana Adjei Baffour Awuah, a private legal practitioner, emerged victorious, securing 376 votes, while Nana Owusu Prempeh garnered 141 votes.

Of the two other contestants, Akwasi Coker Gyambibi received only 2 votes, while James Owusu secured 7 votes.

Following the selection of Manhyia South Member of Parliament, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, as the running mate to the New Patriotic Party flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP in the constituency held the primary to elect a new candidate for the impending by-election.

Five persons picked forms to contest when nominations opened, but only four contested on the day, the report added.

As a stronghold of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), it is expected that the winner of the primary will likely secure victory in the main election to become the Member of Parliament.

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