The New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Mahamudu Bawumia, has filed his nomination for the upcoming presidential election in Ghana. During the filing process, Bawumia emphasized the importance of a peaceful election, stating that he does not want to "tear down our country" and that it is crucial for the country to be "uplifted after the election."
Bawumia expressed his trust in the Electoral Commission (EC), saying that he does not want to make the EC a "scapegoat for those who may not win." He also prayed that the Lord would strengthen the EC, give them wisdom, and guide the chairperson, deputies, staff, returning officers, presiding officers, and all those involved in this challenging task. Bawumia expressed his belief that the EC will rise to the occasion and that Ghana is in an "enviable position regarding election conduct."
Meanwhile, the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, will submit the forms on behalf of the party's presidential candidate, former President John Dramani Mahama. The NDC described this step as a crucial moment in their campaign for change on December 7, stating that the submission of the forms represents a "pivotal step in our campaign to reset Ghana's economy and build the Ghana we want together."
The filing of nominations by the two leading contenders, Bawumia and Mahama, marks a significant step in their respective campaigns. Both candidates have emphasized the importance of a peaceful election, with Bawumia calling for unity and an uplifting of the country after the election.
The upcoming presidential election in Ghana is expected to be a closely contested race, with Bawumia and Mahama as the frontrunners. The candidates' focus on a peaceful and fair electoral process will be crucial in ensuring the integrity of the democratic process and maintaining Ghana's reputation as a leader in election conduct in the region.
As the campaign season unfolds, Ghanaians will be closely watching the candidates' platforms, strategies, and adherence to democratic principles. The peaceful and successful conduct of the election will be a testament to Ghana's commitment to democratic consolidation and its role as a stable and influential country in West Africa.
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