The Electoral Commission of Ghana has officially cleared 13 presidential candidates to contest in the upcoming 2024 General Election.
After a rigorous examination of the nomination forms submitted by the candidates between September 9 and 13, 2024, the commission has confirmed that nine political parties and four independent candidates have met the legal requirements to run for the presidency.
In a statement released today, the Electoral Commission outlined the names of the qualified candidates:
Candidates and their Parties/Entities:
1. Mahamudu Bawumia - New Patriotic Party (NPP)
2. John Dramani Mahama - National Democratic Congress (NDC)
3. Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen - Independent Candidate
4. Christian Kwabena Andrews - Ghana Union Movement (GUM)
5. Daniel Augustus Lartey Jnr - Great Consolidated Popular Party (GCPP)
6. George Twum-Barima-Adu - Independent Candidate
7. Nana Kwame Bediako - Independent Candidate
8. Akua Donkor - Ghana Freedom Party (GFP)
9. Hassan Abdulai Ayariga - All People's Congress (APC)
10. Kofi Akpaloo - Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG)
11. Mohammed Frimpong - National Democratic Party (NDP)
12. Nana Akosua Frimpomaa - Convention People's Party (CPP)
13. Kofi Koranteng - Independent Candidate
The commission assures the public that the nomination process was carried out in strict adherence to the electoral laws, and all candidates have met the necessary qualifications to stand in the presidential race.
The 2024 elections are expected to be highly competitive, with both major political parties and notable independent candidates vying for the presidency.
Stay tuned for more updates.
Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith
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