EC Clears 13 Out of 24 Presidential Candidates for 2024 Elections – Full List Released
Electoral Commission (EC) officials arranging election materials
In a significant development ahead of Ghana’s 2024 General Elections, the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has officially cleared 13 presidential candidates to contest in the upcoming polls.
This announcement follows the successful completion of the nomination process, which took place between September 9th and September 13th, 2024.
The EC undertook a thorough review of all submitted nomination forms to ensure that the candidates met the legal requirements for contesting in the election.
Out of the 24 individuals who filed for nomination, only 13 were deemed eligible to move forward in the presidential race.
“The Electoral Commission wishes to inform the General Public that the following persons have successfully gone through the nomination process and qualify to contest as candidates in the 2024 Presidential Election,” the statement from the EC read.
Below is the full list of qualified presidential candidates and their respective parties:
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
This clearance sets the stage for an intense and competitive election season, with a mix of political party representatives and independent candidates vying for the nation’s top leadership position.
The Electoral Commission remains committed to conducting a transparent, free, and fair election, as the country heads to the polls in December 2024.
SOURCE: Coverghana.com.gh
