The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has commended the Ghana Police Service and the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Dr. George Akuffo Dampare for ensuring a peaceful April 30 Ejisu parliamentary by-election.

The NPP, in a statement issued on May 2, 2024, praised the police for successfully overseeing the security arrangements of the by-election.

According to the party, the personnel of the Ghana Police Service who oversaw the election exhibited high standards of professionalism and commitment in the course of their duties.

"We commend the Inspector General of Police and the Ghana Police Service for their tremendous commitment, professionalism, and efforts during and after the election," part of the statement signed by the General Secretary of the party, Justin Koduah Frimpong, read.

About the Ejisu by-election:

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidate in the Ejisu by-election, Kwabena Boateng, was declared the Member of Parliament-elect.

Results from all 204 polling stations showed that lawyer Kwabena Boateng received 27,782 votes from the total valid votes cast, representing 55.8%.

Ing. Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, the independent parliamentary candidate, secured 21,543 votes (43.3%).

The other candidates in the by-election — Esther Osei of the CPP, Beatrice Boakye of the LPG, and independents Gabriel Agyemang Joseph and Attakorah Joseph — collectively accounted for less than 1% of the votes.

The outcome means the NPP has retained a seat it held after winning it through the late John Kumah in 2020.

The by-election was triggered by Kumah's death in March 2024, which the main opposition NDC abstained from.

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