Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Osei-Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has been elected acting vice-chairperson of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA).
Mr. Osei-Kyei-Mensah-Bonus from CPA Ghana branch polled 16 votes whiles the other contender from CPA New Zealand branch, Gerry Brownlee polled 6 votes.
The voting of CPA acting vice-chairperson was undertaken in accordance with Article 21(6) of their constitution which allows election of acting vice-chairperson in the absence of a formal meeting.
An election to determine a successful candidate with a simple majority vote would take place by an email ballot of the Executive Committee members.
In a statement by the Secretary-General of CPA Stephen Twigg noted that, they are looking forward to welcoming Osei-Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu to their upcoming Executive Committee meeting which would take place in September 27-30, 2021.
Kwaku Sakyi-Danso/Ghanamps.com