Presidential candidate for the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP), Akua Donkor, has officially named Philip Kwabena Agyemang Appiah-Kubi, popularly known as Roman Fada, as her running mate for the upcoming December 7 general elections.
Roman Fada, a well-known radio and television personality, steps into the role after Donkor initially considered Adakabre Frimpong but made a last-minute change.
Roman Fada currently hosts the morning show on DL 106.9 FM and the drive-time show on Atinka FM. With over 20 years of experience in the broadcasting industry, he has become one of the country’s most respected radio presenters. Besides his radio career, he also manages the famous Ghanaian highlife musician, Daddy Lumba.
In an interview, Roman Fada expressed his gratitude to Akua Donkor for choosing him as her vice-presidential candidate. He revealed that her creative and innovative ideas were the key factors that inspired him to accept the position. “Madam Akua Donkor’s vision for the country is unique, and I am honored to join her in this journey,” he remarked.
Akua Donkor, who submitted her nomination forms last Thursday, is vying for the presidency with the aim of improving living conditions in Ghana. She plans to soon launch her manifesto, which she claims will outline transformative economic policies. Among her key proposals is the operation of a free port under her administration, as well as a policy to refine crude oil locally to bring down the cost of petroleum products.
On the issue of illegal mining (galamsey), Madam Donkor pledged to hand over control of the nation’s water bodies to the Ghana Armed Forces, as part of her fight to protect the environment.
With her running mate now confirmed, Akua Donkor continues to campaign on her promise of bringing relief to Ghanaians, focusing on economic transformation and environmental protection.