{"id":159608,"date":"2024-03-07T14:13:51","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T14:13:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/03\/07\/ndc-nec-decides-on-mahama-running-mate\/"},"modified":"2024-03-07T14:13:51","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T14:13:51","slug":"ndc-nec-decides-on-mahama-running-mate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/03\/07\/ndc-nec-decides-on-mahama-running-mate\/","title":{"rendered":"NDC NEC Decides On Mahama Running Mate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>John Mahama<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is set to meet today, Thursday, to discuss and finalize their potential running mate for the upcoming 2024 general elections.<\/p>\n<p>This decision follows the submission of a choice by the party\u2019s flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, on February 27.<\/p>\n<p>According to sources within the party, former vice presidential candidate Professor Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang is being tipped as the favored candidate.<\/p>\n<p>This choice is expected to complement the flagbearer and bring integrity to the party\u2019s leadership.<\/p>\n<p>Mustapha Gbande, a deputy General Secretary of the NDC, expressed his concerns regarding the lack of integrity that he believes exists within the current Office of the Vice President.<\/p>\n<p>He accused Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia of stripping away the office\u2019s integrity and stressed the importance of choosing a candidate who can restore hope and trust in the country.<\/p>\n<p>Gbande emphasized the need for a running mate who surpasses the status quo and brings credibility and integrity to the position. He stated, \u201cThe Office of the Vice President has been deprived and there is a credibility deficit because of the legacy of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The announcement of the NDC\u2019s running mate is highly anticipated as the party gears up for the 2024 general elections. The decision holds significant importance for the party and its supporters, as they look for a candidate who can effectively lead and inspire confidence in the electorate.<\/p>\n<p>The NDC\u2019s National Executive Committee meeting today will be closely watched as the party makes their final decision on the potential running mate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>By Vincent Kubi<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- AI CONTENT END 2 -->\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>John Mahama \u00a0 The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is set to meet today, Thursday, to discuss and finalize their potential running mate for the upcoming 2024 general elections. 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