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Six candidates, including three independent candidates, are vying for the seat declared vacant following the death of the Member of Parliament, Dr. John Kumah on March 7, 2024.
Since 1954, the Lawra Constituency has been represented in parliament by different political parties, including the Unity Party (UP), the Convention Peoples Party (CPP), the People National Party (PNP), the National Democratic Party Congress (NDC), and the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
The party has scheduled the election of a Parliamentary Candidate for the constituency for Saturday, April 13, 2024, following the death of MP John Kumah.
The presidency announced Wednesday that more consultations were needed over the reforms and suspended the April 20 legislative and regional elections without giving a new date.
Opposition parties have rejected the reform, fearing it could let President Faure Gnassingbé stay in power.
