Source: newsthemegh.com
Dr. Clement Apaak, the member of parliament for Builsa South, is canvassing supporters for Mr. James Gyakye Quayson, the NDC candidate for the Assin North by-election.
The Electoral Commission (EC) has been informed in writing of the vacancy in the Assin North Constituency by the Clerk to Parliament, Cyril Kwabena Oteng Nsiah.
The date of the by-election for Assin North was announced by the Electoral Commissioner, Jean Adukwei Mensah, in a release dated May 31, 2023.
She stated that from Monday, June 12, 2023, to Wednesday, June 14, 2023, between the hours of 9:00am to 2:00pm to 5:00pm on each day, nominations will be accepted at the Assin North District Office of the Commission.
Each candidate must pay a filing fee of 10,000 Ghana cedis (GHC10,000.00). The Builsa South lawmaker claimed in a tweet on June 1, 2023, that electing Mr. Quayson will benefit the residents of Assin North.
“Support James Gyakye Quayson for Assin North M.P. Vote for progress, commitment, loyalty, and the principles of justice, fairness, and commitment. The power is yours, Hon. Quayson, come back to the 8th Parliament!” said Dr. Apaak.
Jame Gyakye Quayson has formally announced that he would run in the next by-election scheduled for June 27, 2023.
A former congressman stated his desire to run in the June 27, 2023 by-election in a statement dated June 1, 2023, thanking the NDC’s rank and file for their support.
Please understand that winning the bye-election that will be held as a result of the Supreme Court’s announcement on May 17, 2023, is currently the most important thing to me. I’m committed to continuing to serve the Assin North’s excellent people with all of my heart, soul, body, and resources for the good of my constituents.
“I have been tremendously moved by the incredible support and inspiration you have shown me in the constituency since the Supreme Court’s ruling on May 17, 2023. I was really touched by your display of love and support during the vigil the youth held in Assin Bereku on Sunday, May 28, 2023. The large turnout demonstrated the breadth of the support and inspiration I am experiencing. I was tremendously moved,” said Mr. Quayson.