Bawumia formally enters Presidential race, submits Nomination for 2024 Elections

Accra, Ghana - Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has officially filed his nomination for the 2024 presidential election.

Accompanied by his wife, running mate, Chief of Staff, and other dignitaries, Dr. Bawumia submitted his nomination form at the Electoral Commission (EC) headquarters on Monday.

In a historic moment, EC Chairperson Jean Mensa noted that Dr. Bawumia is the first sitting Vice President to personally submit a nomination form to contest in a national election.

“This is the first time that a sitting vice president has personally presented his nomination form to the Electoral Commission,” she said.

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Madam Mensa thanked Dr Bawumia for this act and assured him that a team would begin reviewing the forms.

In response, Dr Bawumia expressed his gratitude to his team and God for granting him the grace to make history.

“For me, it is personally a very historic opportunity to submit these forms for the first time as a presidential candidate,” he said.

Dr. Bawumia urged all to unite in prayer, seeking divine blessings for Ghana as the nation approaches the elections. He reaffirmed the NPP's dedication to a tranquil and peaceful electoral process.

Additionally, he appealed for prayers to be offered for the Electoral Commission, recognizing the immense challenge they face in ensuring a fair and successful election.

“Historically, I think Ghana is in a very envious position as far as the conduct of elections is concerned and I believe that Madam Chair and your team will leave it up to it. But let’s pray they will continue to pray for God’s blessings for the EC and also pray for God’s blessings for the New Patriotic Party, myself and my team so that we will emerge victorious in this elections,” he said.

As Dr. Bawumia submits his nomination, other presidential hopefuls are also expected to follow suit today. National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Mahama, and Samuel Apea-Danquah, flagbearer of the Yellow Ghana political movement, are among those slated to file their nominations with the Electoral Commission.

Source : Lead News Online