The national executive elections for the ruling NPP, scheduled to take place in Accra from July 15 to July 17, are all set. For eight open posts, including national chairman and general secretary, a total of 47 candidates are running.
According to a statement made public on Thursday, Peter Mac Manu serves as the party’s National Elections Committee’s chair.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has given approval to about 47 candidates to run in the party’s national leadership elections for a variety of positions.
According to a document sent by the party on Thursday, although 49 candidates chose to submit applications to run in the elections, two later withdrew their names.
According to the announcement, “Two prospective candidates for the positions of National Women Organizer and National Youth Organizer, namely Abena Osei Bonsu and Klinsman Karikari Mensah Tumfuor, respectively, have withdrawn their decisions to contest.”
The statement continued, “The National Elections Committee of the New Patriotic Party, chaired by Peter Mac Manu, has recommended the following persons to participate in the next national officers’ elections scheduled for July 15–17 at the Accra Sports Stadium in the Greater Accra Region.
On Monday, June 27, 2022, at 10 am, the Electoral Commission (EC) will oversee voting for positions on the Ballot Paper. Aspirants must go independently or with their committed Agents. The National Headquarters, Asylum Down, will serve as the meeting place.
The complete list of candidates authorized to run for office is provided below:
Chairperson
1. Joseph Ayikoi Otoo
2. Stephen Ayensu Ntim
3. Stephen Asamoah-Boateng
4. George Kwabena Abankwa-Yeboah
5. Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Ekumfi
6. Akwasi Osei-Adjei
7. Gifty Ama Asantewa Ayeh
8. Sammy Crabbe
General Secretary
1. John Boadu
2. Justin Kodua Frimpong
3. Iddrisu Musah
4. Frederick Opare Ansah
5. Charles Bissue
6. Ramseyer Ahmed Agyeman-Prempeh
Vice Chairperson
1. Rita Talata Asobayire
2. Nuworsu Ken-Wuud E.
3. Kiston Akomeng Kissi
4. Derek Kwaku Nkansah
5. Michael Omari Wadie
6. McJewels J. Annan
7. Ismael Yahuza
8. Danquah Smith Buttey
9. Edmond Peprah
10. Alhaji Masawudu Osman
Treasurer
1. Collins Nuamah
2. Dr. Charles Dwamena
3. Yussif Tedam
4. Eileen Mary Posch Oduro
Organizer
1. Henry Nana Boakye
2. Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus-Glover
3. Eric Amoako Twum
4. Bright Essilfie-Kumi
5. Seth Adu-Adjei
6. Nana Owusu Fordjour
Women’s Organizer
1 Kate Gyamfua
2 Ellen Ama Daaku
3. Hajia Sawudatu Saeed
SOURCE: Pulse.com.gh
