All 10 flagbearer hopefuls of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) have been cleared to contest in the upcoming elections.
The party disclosed this in a press release issued on Wednesday, July 12.
According to the said press statement, the Prof Mike Oquaye Vetting Committee approved all ten candidates after vetting them individually.
It has come to light that Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the vice president, fared remarkably well during the just completed screening of candidates competing to represent the New Patriotic Party in the general elections of 2024.
On Monday, July 10, the vetting committee, which was presided over by the late Prof. Aaron Mike Oquaye, former speaker of the house of representatives, presented its findings to the National Council through the party' s general secretary.
According to our sources, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia finished first among his competitors in the race with the best score.
Francis Addai- Nimoh had 76. 2%, Hon. Joe Ghartey had 77. 4%, and the Vice President had 88. 3 percent.
The remaining individuals are Mr. Kwadwo Poku (75. 2%), Kwabena Agyapong (68%), Drs. Konadu Apraku and Owusu Afriyie (67. 8% and 67. 7%, respectively), Hon. Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen (66. 5%), Boakye Agyarko (62. 35%) and Hon Kennedy Agyapong having 61. 2%.
According to the party' s general secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the Committee disclosed this in their report in accordance with Article 10(3) of the NPP' s constitution.
" On Monday, July 10, 2023, the Vetting Committee for the Party' s Presidential Primary Election submitted its report to the National Council through the General Secretary in accordance with Article 10(3) of the New Patriotic Party' s Constitution. "
According to the report, " subject to the National Council' s approval, the Committee recommended the under- listed individuals as eligible to participate in the upcoming Presidential Primaries. "
The National Council of the party is scheduled to deliberate on the Vetting Committee' s recommendations on July 20, 2023.
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