New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has officially submitted his nomination forms to contest in the 2024 general elections at the Electoral Commission (EC) headquarters.
The Vice President was accompanied by his running mate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the NPP’s National Chairman, General Secretary, Majority Leader in Parliament, and other key party leaders.
Describing the moment as significant, Dr. Bawumia called it a historic opportunity in his political career. “All this is part of God’s plans and nothing happens just by chance. Personally, it’s a very historic opportunity to submit these forms for the first time as a presidential candidate,” he stated.
As Ghana prepares for the December 7 general elections, the Vice President urged the nation to seek divine blessings for a peaceful process.
“We should all pray for God’s blessings for our dear country, Ghana. As we embark on this process, which is an election and these are part of the processes towards the December 7 elections. We need God to continue to bless our country. What we are trying to do is to uplift the country. We don’t want to tear down the country. It is important our country is uplifted after the election,” he added.
Dr. Bawumia also praised the conduct of politicians, emphasizing the need for peaceful engagement during the election period.
EC Chairperson Jean Mensa, who received the nomination forms, noted the historic nature of the event, highlighting that it was the first time a sitting Vice President had filed a nomination for the presidential elections.
Dr. Bawumia has five days to review his nomination forms and address any issues identified by the EC.
Ahead of the submission, NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong had announced that Dr. Bawumia would address party supporters and the public at the NPP headquarters after submitting his nomination.
