The People’s National Convention (PNC) has commenced the vetting process for aspirants vying for various leadership positions ahead of its upcoming national congress on Saturday.
Following the official closure of nominations, 17 candidates who submitted applications will now face the vetting panel in two groups over the next two days.
According to the Congress Committee’s statement, the first group of aspirants will be vetted today between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM, with the second group scheduled for the same time on Friday.
Notable contenders include Bernard Anbataayela Mornah and David Apasera, both competing for the flagbearer position. In the race for Chairmanship, Hajia Hajara Ali and Asaki Awingobit will be scrutinized, while Awudu Ishak and Yakubu Fahrudeen battle for the General Secretary role.
Aspirants for the National Organiser position include Abass Nuhu and Daniel Nii Noi Osekine, with Christiana Fugah and Esther Osei contesting for Women’s Organiser.
Other candidates include Mark Ewusi Arko and Alidu Mohammed Nasirdeen for Youth Organiser, and Emmanuel Akazabre for Treasurer.
Several deputy positions are also in play, with Martin Anafo and Eugene Tamado Koffikan Bashiru competing for Vice Chairman, Prince K. Agyeman-Duah for Assistant Secretary, Saeed Abdallah for Assistant Organiser, and Narrita Mary Logah for Deputy Women’s Organiser.
“We look forward to a transparent, democratic, and successful vetting process, which will pave the way for our national congress and ultimately determine the fate of our party’s leadership,” the Congress Committee stated.
This vetting process will determine the final candidates for leadership as the PNC prepares for a crucial congress.