{"id":249539,"date":"2024-11-12T11:23:25","date_gmt":"2024-11-12T11:23:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/12\/ballot-positions-unchanged-despite-gfp-flagbearers-disqualification-ec\/"},"modified":"2024-11-12T11:23:25","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T11:23:25","slug":"ballot-positions-unchanged-despite-gfp-flagbearers-disqualification-ec","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/12\/ballot-positions-unchanged-despite-gfp-flagbearers-disqualification-ec\/","title":{"rendered":"Ballot positions unchanged despite GFP flagbearer\u2019s disqualification &#8211; EC"},"content":{"rendered":"<br><div id=\"article-text\">\n                       \n                        \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Electoral Commission (EC) has confirmed that the initial ballot order for the 2024 presidential election will remain unchanged, despite the recent disqualification of the Ghana Freedom Party\u2019s (GFP) candidate, Philip Appiah Kubi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">EC Chairperson Jean Mensa announced during an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting held on Tuesday, 12 November, stressing that the decision aligns with the Commission\u2019s commitment to ensuring a smooth electoral process.<gwmw style=\"display:none;\"\/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ms Mensa further clarified that the disqualification of the GFP candidate does not impact the established ballot structure, thus no alterations to the ballot order will be made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This continuity, she explained, is essential to avoid delays as the election nears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In her address to party representatives, Ms Mensa revealed that the printing of presidential ballots is already 90 percent complete, underscoring the EC\u2019s determination to meet all critical deadlines in preparation for the upcoming vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis morning, we are here to inform you of the Commission\u2019s decision to maintain the presidential ballot as it is. 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