Three ‘sins’ of Kwesi Nyantakyi in NPP Ejisu primary

The bid by the former president of the Ghana Football Association, Kwesi Nyantakyi to use Parliament as a route to public office suffered a major setback after he lost the New Patriotic Party’s parliamentary primary for the Ejisu constituency on Saturday, April 13, 2024.

In the view of the critics, the delegates of Ejisu would have elected a self-confessed bribe payer to Parliament had they given him the nod.Late confirmation of interest in vacant seatKwesi Nyantakyi made public his intentions of contesting the Ejisu seat on March 26, 2024.

During an interview in Kumasi at the launch of the New Patriotic Party’s Ashanti Regional Campaign team, Nyantakyi subtly revealed his intentions to participate in the Ejisu by-election once the official timetable was announced.

The death of the Member of Parliament John Kumah is a big loss to the constituency and so let’s see what happens after the one-week observation,” Nyantakyi stated.

Kwabena Boateng who is well known in the constituency was already on the grounds, vigorously campaigning and selling his message while Nyantakyi, per his statement, was still mulling over the decision to contest or otherwise.

Again, while Nyantakyi had connections with Ejisu where his mother hails from, little is known about his involvement in activities of the constituency.

Compared to the eventual winner who was the second vice chairman of the party in the constituency, Kwesi Nyantakyi is largely known for his football administrative exploits in Wa, Accra and Kumasi through his support of Asante Kotoko.