The Electoral Commission (EC) has set April 30, 2024, as the date for the Ejisu constituency by-election in the Ashanti region following the passing of the Member of Parliament (MP) and Deputy Finance Minister, Dr. John Ampontuah Kumah on March 7, 2024.
Dr. Kumah’s death, attributed to a brief illness, has left a widow and six children mourning his loss.
The announcement came during an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting on Tuesday, April 9.
Meanwhile, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has scheduled its primary for April 13, 2024, to select a candidate from nine contenders.
Nominations were accepted from Tuesday, April 2, 2024, until Thursday, April 4, with all nine candidates submitting their bids before the deadline.
On the other hand, the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) is yet to announce its plans for the upcoming by-election.
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Meanwhile, the Economic Fighters League, a movement in Ghana, has unveiled its blueprint for the upcoming 2024 elections.
In a passionate address to the nation, the league called for an end to the long-standing dominance of the NPP-NDC duopoly and urged citizens to reject traditional political parties in favour of fresh alternatives.
Highlighting the failures of successive administrations, the league emphasised the urgent need for change in Ghanaian politics. They pointed to issues such as administrative incompetence, corruption, and human rights abuses as reasons for breaking away from the established political order.
In 2020, the Economic Fighters League waged an unprecedented #NoVote2020 campaign, which according to many political watchers and analysts, led to the hung parliament, something never experienced in the history of the country and which has been key in exposing the deal, cutting NPP-NDC as sides of the same coin.
The Economic Fighters League believes that the time has come for Ghanaians to embrace a new era of governance. They called on all citizens, especially their members known as Fighters, to actively campaign for alternative parties and candidates who can bring about meaningful change.
The league drew inspiration from recent developments in Senegal, where an independent candidate was elected as President, signaling a shift away from traditional political structures. They hope that Ghana can follow suit and pave the way for a more democratic and prosperous future.
The League reiterated their commitment to forging a new path for Ghana, one rooted in integrity, accountability, and genuine progress. They urged citizens to join them in rejecting outdated political regimes and embracing the promise of a brighter tomorrow.
