Nine parliamentary aspirants of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have received approval from the vetting committee for four constituencies in the Western Region.
The vetting process, which spanned two days, covered the constituencies of Effia, Kwesimintsim, Takoradi, and Sekondi.
In Kwesimintsim, Dr Prince Hamid Armah and Dr Yaa Pokuaa Baiden are set to contest for the constituency seat, while Mr Joseph Cudjoe and Isaac Boamah Nyarko have been approved to contest in the Effia Constituency.
The Takoradi Constituency will witness a competition between the four-time Member of Parliament (MP), Mr Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, and contenders Richard Essuman Addison and Fredrick Sam Incoom.
Meanwhile, Paa Kwesi Moses is set to challenge Mr Andrew Egyapa Mercer, the sitting MP, for the Sekondi Constituency.
The vetting committee has given a green light to all contestants, allowing them to participate in the upcoming primary. Enthusiastic crowds, party executives, and delegates, adorned in party apparel, expressed their support for the aspirants.
Dr Yaa Pokuaa Baiden, optimistic about winning the Kwesimintsim seat, emphasized her commitment to bringing positive change to the constituency. She stated, “I have no doubt that come January 27, the people of Kwesimintsim will vote for me.”
Mr Joseph Cudjoe, the four-time Effia MP, confidently asserted, “I will win hands down because I know of the developments I have made in my constituency. This is a no fierce contest for team Cudjoe.”
Mr Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, MP for Takoradi and Western Regional Minister highlighted the NPP's belief in inclusiveness, ensuring a fair and competitive process to select the best candidate.
Paa Moses, after describing the vetting process as smooth and fair, appealed to the delegates to vote for him, emphasizing his commitment to serving the Mpohor and Shama constituencies.
The NPP is scheduled to hold its parliamentary primary for the 174 constituencies represented in Parliament on January 27.