The National Liberation Congress (NLC) and the Ghana Alternative Party (GAP) have announced their withdrawal from the December 7 Polls.
This decision was made following an emergency meeting on September 11, led by the founder and leader of GAP, Osahene Nana Agyei Boateng.
Originally, the NLC and GAP had planned to run Stephen Atubiga as an independent candidate.
However, the parties faced obstacles, including delays in receiving the NLC’s certification from the Electoral Commission (EC) and insufficient time to update their alliance logo.
The decision was influenced by various factors, including voter feedback indicating that supporting an independent candidate might be futile due to the dominant competition between the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Many voters and analysts also believe that only the major parties are equipped to effectively manage the country’s current economic challenges.
The alliance also considered that a united third force of independent candidates and smaller parties could have attracted more support. However, the fragmentation within these groups led to voter skepticism.
Despite their exit from the election race, the NLC and GAP remain dedicated to their vision and manifesto.
They intend to back any party that aligns with their objectives for the country’s benefit.