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The Member of Parliament for Akuapim South Constituency, Osei Bonsu Amoah, has withdrawn from the Parliamentary primary scheduled for Saturday, January 27th.
O.B Amoah, as he is popularly called, had earlier indicated that he would not be seeking a fourth term as the MP for Akuapem South. However, he later changed his mind and picked up nomination forms to seek re-election for the seat.
Sources suggest that O.B Amoah’s decision to contest emerged following indications that MCE Frank Aidoo was likely to enter the race. As per the rules, the MCE cannot contest where there is a sitting MP.
Insiders claim that O.B Amoah’s strategic move was to trigger provisions that would require Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives to resign two years ahead, potentially leading to the disqualification of Frank Aidoo. Later, he would withdraw to allow his assistant to contest.
Mr. O.B Amoah, in a letter, indicated his unwillingness to proceed with his ambition of seeking another term in office. The letter reads:
“I write to inform you that I have decided to withdraw as a candidate for the election of a Parliamentary Candidate for the General Elections in 2024 in the Akuapim South constituency.
I respectfully request that, in accordance with the Public Elections Regulations, 2016, C.I. 94, my name should be deleted from the ballot paper for the election. I am most grateful and count on your cooperation.” Most grateful and count on your cooperation.”
