Ghana will be heading to the polls in December 2024, and one of the major contenders and the incumbent Vice President and flagbearer of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has filed his nomination for the presidential election.
This event took place on Monday, September 9, and he was accompanied by his wife, his running mate, the Chief of Staff, and others as he submitted his nomination at the headquarters of the Electoral Commission of Ghana.
Receiving the nomination, EC Chairperson Jean Mensa noted that this was the first time a sitting vice president had personally submitted a nomination form to contest in the national election.
“This is the first time that a sitting vice president has personally presented his nomination form to the Electoral Commission,” she said.
Mrs. Jean Mensa thanked Dr. Bawumia for this act and assured him that a team would begin reviewing the forms immediately.
Dr Bawumia in his response expressed his gratitude to his team and God for granting him the grace to make history.
“For me, it is personally a very historic opportunity to submit these forms for the first time as a presidential candidate,” he said.
He prayed that everyone would join him in seeking God's blessings for Ghana ahead of the polls. He reiterated the party's commitment to a peaceful electoral process.
He also called for prayers for the Electoral Commission, acknowledging that they have the most difficult job ahead.
It is worth noting that the National Democratic Congress flagbearer, the former President John Mahama and others including the flagbearer of the Yellow Ghana political movement, Mr Samuel Apea-Danquah are also expected to file their nominations today, Monday.
We wish them well.
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