Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kwesi Nyantakyi faced defeat in his bid to secure the NPP parliamentary candidacy in the Ejisu Constituency.
The NPP conducted primaries to select a candidate for the upcoming by-election following the passing of the constituency’s Member of Parliament, John Kumah, on March 7, 2024.
In a tight race, Lawyer Kwabena Boateng emerged victorious with 393 votes, outshining his competitors.
Nyantakyi managed to secure only 35 votes out of a total of 1080 cast.
The full results are as follows:
Lawyer Kwabena Boateng – 393 (Winner)
Dr. Evans Duah – 61
Clinsma Karikari Mensah – 2
Helena Mensah – 302
Abena Pokua – 0
Portia Mensah – 6
Mr. Kwesi Nyantakyi – 35
Aaron Prince Duah – 2
Mama Yaa Aboagye – 229