Managing Director of the Ghana Publishing Company, David Asante, has officially declared his candidacy for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary primaries in Nkawkaw.
In a Facebook post on Tuesday, December 5, Asante revealed that his decision was the result of extensive consultations with party stakeholders in the constituency.
Expressing his commitment to delivering quality leadership, Mr. Asante aims to position Nkawkaw rightfully in Ghana’s political landscape. He expressed hope for success in the primaries and conveyed his dedication to serving the constituency with honesty and sincerity.
“After broad consultations with the leadership of the New Patriotic Party at the polling station, constituency, regional and national levels, I have decided to contest the parliamentary primaries in the Nkawkaw Constituency.”
“I am hopeful that, this time, with the support of the delegates, I will be successful and will be allowed to serve my people in all honesty and sincerity.
David Asante’s current candidacy marks his second attempt at securing the parliamentary slot, having previously made an unsuccessful bid in 2020.
The New Patriotic Party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) has set the parliamentary primaries for constituencies with sitting lawmakers on January 20, 2024. The nomination period for interested candidates will be open from December 20 to December 22, 2023, with specific guidelines provided for the conduct of the primaries.
The party expresses the expectation of full cooperation from all stakeholders involved in the process and extends best wishes to aspiring candidates.
