Fiifi Boafo declares bid to contest Tarkwa-Nsuaem NPP parliamentary primary

Former Public Affairs Director at Ghana Cocoa Board, Fiifi Boafo, has declared his intention to vie for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary primaries in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Constituency. In a video message to the media, Mr Boafo formally announced his candidacy for the party’s parliamentary candidate position in the constituency ahead of the upcoming general elections.

The addition of Mr Boafo to the contest is anticipated to bolster the NPP’s internal battle, especially with former Member of Parliament for the area, George Mireku Duker, also planning to run for a seat in Parliament. Mr Duker lost the seat to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, Salifu Taylor, during the 2024 general elections.

Boafo, who has been familiar to Tarkwa-Nsuaem residents, previously held a radio morning show position at a local radio station in Tarkwa. His decision to enter the race is expected to influence the upcoming contest as candidates aim to persuade party delegates of their capability to lead the NPP in the next general election. The Tarkwa-Nsuaem parliamentary seat was held by the NPP for nearly two decades until it was lost to the NDC in the 2024 elections.

Boafo’s supporters are optimistic that his candidacy could bolster the party’s prospects of regaining the constituency.