Gifty Twum-Ampofo, a tutor at the Akosombo International School has emerged victorious after polling 207 votes to beat her two main contenders in the Abuakwa North NPP primary.
Isaac Osei Ampadu a businessman polled 104 votes whiles Kyei Brobbey a former Headmaster of Ofori Panin Secondary School polled 27 votes.
The by-election was held in accordance with Article 112 (5) of the Constitution following the death of the Member of Parliament for the Abuakwa North constituency Joseph Boakye Danquah Adu, on February 9, 2016.
Gifty Ampofo
Earlier, two aspirants, Professor Emeritus Samuel Amoako, a University Professor in USA and a former MP for the area and Osei Twum-Ampofo pulled out of the race and declared support for the three remaining aspirants.
Mr JB Danquah was stabbed at his Shiashie residence in Accra, prompting the police to launch an investigation leading to the arrest of one suspect.
The Electoral Commission has set March 29 for the by-election for the Abuakwa North constituency.
Credit: Pulse
