According to him his decision to bow out from the election is due to personal reasons beyond his control.
In a letter dated October 7, 2024, addressed to the Ghana Electoral Commission, Quarshie requested to withdraw his candidacy for the Effiduase-Asokore parliamentary seat.
He expressed regret to his supporters for having to take such a decision.
“I write to humbly request to redraw my application submitted to contest in the Parliamentary Elections of Effiduase-Asokore Constituency in the upcoming 2024 general elections in December.
“My withdrawal is necessitated by reasons beyond my reach, hence have no option but to take this unfortunate action. I apologise sincerely for any inconveniences this development might cause the commission.”
This announcement comes just months before the December 2024 general elections.