Mr. Kwasi Kwaning-Bosompem has lost his bid to be the parliamentary candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2024 general elections.
He lost to Incumbent MP Kennedy Osei in the Akim Swedru constituency.
The Incumbent MP garnered 194 votes as against Kwasi Kwaning-Bosompem’s 94 votes whereas Okyere Jerome Kwame polled 10.
The race in the constituency became topical after the Controller and Accountant General declared his intention to contest the seat.
While he enjoyed some backing and endorsement from high-profile personalities, politicians, religious leaders, and civil society organizations.
Others also kicked against his decision, calling for his resignation or removal from office.
The Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA) Ghana demanded his immediate removal from office for allegedly breaching the Civil Service Act, PNDC Law 327.
The Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, on January 10, 2024, filed a lawsuit against Mr. Kwaning-Bosompem.