{"id":219322,"date":"2024-09-20T21:47:03","date_gmt":"2024-09-20T21:47:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/09\/20\/2024-presidential-ballot-out-npp-picks-1-ndc-8\/"},"modified":"2024-09-20T21:47:03","modified_gmt":"2024-09-20T21:47:03","slug":"2024-presidential-ballot-out-npp-picks-1-ndc-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/09\/20\/2024-presidential-ballot-out-npp-picks-1-ndc-8\/","title":{"rendered":"2024 Presidential Ballot Out – NPP Picks 1, NDC 8"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Electoral Commission has unveiled the ballot paper positions for Ghana\u2019s highly anticipated 2024 presidential election, featuring 13 candidates from various political parties and independent hopefuls.<\/p>\n

The positions:<\/p>\n

1. *NPP\u2019s Mahamudu Bawumia* (#1) \u2013 Vice President Bawumia leads the ruling New Patriotic Party\u2019s (NPP) bid to retain power.
2. *NDC\u2019s John Mahama* (#8) \u2013 Former President Mahama seeks a comeback, heading the National Democratic Congress (NDC) ticket.<\/p>\n

_Other Party Candidates_<\/p>\n

1. *GCPP\u2019s Augustus Lartey (#2) \u2013 Great Consolidated Popular Party (GCPP).
2. *GFP\u2019s Akua Donkor* (#3) \u2013 Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) chief Akua Donkor seeks to capitalize on her party\u2019s growing popularity.
3. *GUM\u2019s Christian Kwabena Andrews* (#4) \u2013 Ghana Union Movement (GUM) leader Andrews vows to bring change.
4. *LGP\u2019s Percival Kofi Akpaloo* (#5) \u2013 Liberal Party of Ghana (LGP) candidate Akpaloo promises economic reform.
5. *NDP\u2019s* (#6) \u2013 National Democratic Party (NDP) aims to make a strong showing.
6. *CPP\u2019s* (#7) \u2013 Convention People\u2019s Party (CPP) seeks revival.
7. *APC\u2019s* (#9) \u2013 All People\u2019s Congress (APC) of Hassan Ayariga joins the fray.<\/p>\n

_Independent Candidates_<\/p>\n

1. *Kofi Koranteng* (#10) \u2013 A dark horse in the election.
2. *George Twum Barima* (#11) \u2013 A newcomer with fresh ideas.
3. *Nana Kwame Bediako* (#12) \u2013 Real estate developer Bediako leads the New Force movement.
4. *Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen (#13) \u2013 Former Minister Kyerematen runs as an independent after leaving the NPP.<\/p>\n

Election Fever<\/p>\n

With President Nana Akufo-Addo stepping down due to the end of the two-term limits, the December 7, 2024, election promises to be intensely contested.<\/p>\n

Campaigns are heating up, with candidates crisscrossing the country to win over voters.<\/p>\n

Ghanaians eagerly await the outcome, which will shape the country\u2019s future.<\/p>\n

PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE POSITIONS ON THE BALLOT PAPER
1. NPP- #1
2. GCPP- #2
3. GFP- #3
4. GUM-#4
5. LGP- #5
6. NDP-#6
7. CPP-#7
8. NDC-#8
9. APC-#9
10. \u2060Kofi koranteng
11. \u2060George Twum Barima
12. \u2060Nana Kwame Bediako
13. \u2060Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen<\/p>\n

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-BY Daniel Bampoe<\/strong><\/p>\n

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