NPP primaries: Arrest of queen mother, campaign manager sparks tension in Asene Manso Akroso.

While the governing New Patriotic Party is set to organise its parliamentary primaries on Saturday, January 27, 2024, the arrest of the Adontenhemaa of Akyem Akroso, Nana Afia Henewaa, and the campaign manager of Alex Owusu Adjei, Solomon Obeng Asante, has caused tension in the Asene Manso Akroso Constituency of the Eastern Region.

Mr. Adjei is the main challenger of the incumbent Member of Parliament, George Kwame Aboagye, in the primaries.
The two were arrested by the Akyem Oda Divisional Police Commander, ACP Rev. Dr. Adane-Ameyaw, a few days after they held a press conference to express their dissatisfaction over the change of venue for the voting. The queen mother had accused the police commander and the MP of being behind the change of venue in an interview with the media.
Mr. Adjei, who went to the police station to seek bail for the queen mother, was also arrested and detained.