Leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Akwatia Constituency in the Eastern Region has unanimously rallied behind Solomon Kwame Asumadu, the CEO of Owuo Mining Company to represent the party in the upcoming by-election.
Although the Electoral Commission is yet to announce a date and outline modalities for the by-election following the passing of Akwatia MP Ernest Yaw Kumi, Akwatia Constituency Chairman of the NPP, Nana Yaw Addo, told Citi News that Solomon Kwame Asumadu, popularly known as ‘Owuo’ and currently serving as the party’s constituency treasurer, is the preferred choice of the majority of party supporters—particularly among the constituency’s executives.
He added that an official statement confirming the decision will be released soon.
Meanwhile, a few weeks ago, images of Mrs. Mavis Kumi, wife of the late MP Ernest Yaw Kumi, circulated on social media suggesting she would be the NPP’s next parliamentary candidate in the constituency. However, the claim was swiftly debunked as false and misleading in a statement issued by the party’s Eastern Regional Chairman, Jeff Konadu.
A group in the constituency is also clamouring for the come back of the former Member of Parliament Mercy Adu Gyamfi popularly known as Ama Sey, whom they believe can unify the rank and file of the party and secure the seat for the opposition NPP.