Kumasi High Court has granted an interlocutory injunction against Kwame Asafo-Agyei Ayeh, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary candidate for the Bosome-Freho Constituency. The injunction, filed by Yaw Amoah Gyamih, Chairman of the NPP’s Council of Elders in the constituency, alleges that Asafo-Agyei Ayeh does not meet the party’s eligibility criteria.

According to Gyamih, Asafo-Agyei Ayeh fails to meet two critical requirements: he is not a native of the constituency and has not lived there for the past five years. This, Gyamih argues, makes him ineligible to lead the party in the general elections. Furthermore, Gyamih claims that Asafo-Agyei Ayeh has never worked with the party and is unfamiliar with its rules and regulations.

The court’s decision has far-reaching implications for the NPP’s parliamentary candidacy in the Bosome-Freho Constituency. The injunction effectively bars Asafo-Agyei Ayeh from campaigning or presenting himself as the NPP’s candidate until the matter is resolved. This development comes at a critical time, just months before the December 2024 general election.

Gyamih’s suit urges the court to compel the party to follow its own rules, as all attempts to get the party to do so have been unsuccessful. The NPP must now navigate this challenging situation, which may involve finding a new candidate or appealing the court’s decision. The ruling has sparked concern among party supporters and raises questions about the vetting process for parliamentary candidates.