The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Primaries are well underway in the Eastern Region, and preliminary results from 19 constituencies in the region are showing a strong performance by Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
Lower West Akim Constituency:
Kennedy Agyapong: 284
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia: 407
Dr. Afriyie Akoto: 0
Francis Addae Nimo: 0
Rejected: 2
Total Votes Cast: 693
Suhum Constituency
Kennedy Agyapong: 201
Dr. Bawumia: 591
Akwapim South
Kennedy Agyapong: 207
Dr. Bawumia: 331
Dr. Afriyie Akoto: 1
Addai Nimo: 1
Mpraeso Constituency:
Kennedy Agyapong: 271
Alhaji Bawumia: 349
Owusu Afriyie Akoto: 4
Francis Addae Nimo: 1
Rejected: 9
Total Vote Cast: 634/660
New Juaben South Constituency
(Centers A and B):
Kennedy Agyapong: 173
Dr. Bawumia: 804
Addai Nimo: 2
Owusu Afriyia Akoto: 0
Mpraeso Constituency:
Kennedy Agyapong: 271
Alhaji Bawumia: 349
Owusu Afriyie Akoto: 4
Francis Addae Nimo: 1
Rejected: 9
Total Vote Cast: 634/660
Asene Manso Akroso:
Kennedy Agyapong: 166
Dr. Bawumia: 340
Afriyie Akoto: 0
Addai Nimo: 1
Total Vote Cast: 507/519
No rejected
Akyem Swedru:
Kennedy Agyapong: 49
Dr. Bawumia: 239
Afriyie Akoto: 0
Addai Nimo: 0
Total Vote Cast: 288/294
No rejected
Akwapem North Constituency:
Kennedy Agyapong: 191 (25.1%)
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia: 563 (73.9%)
Dr. Anthony Akoto Osei: 0
Francis Addia Nimo: 7 (0.9%)
Rejected: 3
Total Valid Votes: 761
Total Votes Cast: 764
Akwapim South:
Kennedy Agyapong: 207
Dr. Bawumia: 331
Dr. Afriyie Akoto: 1
Addai Nimo: 1
Rejected: 3
Valid Votes Cast: 538
These results point to a resounding victory for Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in the Eastern Region.
The election has been described as free and fair, and it is expected that all candidates will accept the outcome.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is entering an important phase in its leadership selection process, with the results of these primaries having significant implications for the 2024 general election.
Please note that these are preliminary results, and the final outcome is yet to be determined. Stay tuned for more updates as they come in.
Source: Mybrytfmonline.com/Obed Ansah
