National Democratic Congress (NDC) is set to unveil its vice presidential candidate for the 2024 general elections, accompanying presidential nominee John Dramani Mahama, by February 29, 2024.
This disclosure came from the party’s National Communications Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, during an interview with GhanaWeb’s Daniel Oduro on the Election Desk on February 28, 2024.
Gyamfi mentioned in the interview that both the party and the public should anticipate a formal announcement later in the week, following the finalisation of the decision by the council of elders and the national executive committee of the NDC.
“The rank and file of the party and the general public should be expecting to hear a formal announcement tomorrow when the decision is eventually finalised, subject to the advice of the Council of Elders and the national executive committee.
“I am very optimistic that this is a decision that would resonate not just with our grassroots but also with the entire nation,” he stated.
He added that the flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, had been thinking and consulting on the matter for a long time and that he had made his choice.
He said that the flagbearer, however, needed to seek the formal advice of the major stakeholders for approval before the announcement.
“The flagbearer has been thinking and consulting on this matter. He is ready with his consultation, and he has a choice.
But as the constitution and systems of our party require, he needs to seek formally the advice of the Council of Elders and present the same to the National Council of the party, which is the second highest decision-making body in the party, for advice before the same is announced,” he stated.
“… The candidate is very clear in his mind as to who he wants to be his running mate to complement him and deliver his vision,” he added.