In an unexpected turn of events, the Controller and Accountant General, Mr. Kwasi Kwaning-Bosompem, faced disappointment as he lost the New Patriotic Party's parliamentary primary in Akim Swedru. The incumbent MP, Kennedy Osei, emerged victorious with 194 votes, leaving Kwaning-Bosompem with 94 votes. Okyere Jerome Kwame polled 10 votes in the closely watched contest.
Kwaning-Bosompem‘s decision to enter the political arena had stirred significant attention, with both support and opposition. While he received endorsements from high-profile personalities, politicians, religious leaders, and civil society organizations, others criticized his move. The Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA) Ghana went as far as demanding his immediate removal from office, alleging a breach of the Civil Service Act, PNDC Law 327.
The Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, heightened the scrutiny by filing a lawsuit against Mr Kwaning-Bosompem on January 10, 2024. The loss in the NPP parliamentary primary further adds to the complexities surrounding Kwaning-Bosompem's foray into politics.