The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially announced that its 2024 presidential candidate, H.E. Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, will file his presidential nomination on Monday, September 9, 2024, at the Electoral Commission’s headquarters in Accra.
This marks a significant moment in the lead-up to the 2024 general elections as the party formalizes the candidacy of the sitting Vice President, with his running mate, Hon. Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, by his side.
The announcement was made in a press release by the NPP’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, on behalf of the party. The press release underscored the importance of this milestone and encouraged members of the party and the general public to be part of the event, which the party believes represents a historic moment in Ghana’s political journey.
The press release also highlighted the key figures who will accompany Dr. Bawumia to the Electoral Commission for the filing.
“The Vice President and Leader of the Party will be accompanied by his running mate and vice-presidential candidate, Hon. Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the party’s national chairman, the general secretary, the majority leader in Parliament, the national campaign chairman, Mr. Dan Botwe, and a few party leaders.”
Justin Kodua Frimpong, NPP’s General Secretary
The NPP’s decision to have such a distinguished group of party leaders present demonstrates the party’s commitment to Dr. Bawumia’s leadership and vision for Ghana’s future. This strong show of support is expected to further galvanize the party’s base ahead of the election.
Following the submission of his presidential nomination at the Electoral Commission’s headquarters, Dr. Bawumia is scheduled to address NPP members and the general public at the party’s national headquarters at 9:00 a.m.
This address is expected to outline his vision for the country and reiterate the party’s commitment to the theme, “Bold Solutions for Jobs and Businesses with Selfless Leadership,” which has become central to the NPP’s campaign.
The NPP’s emphasis on “Bold Solutions” speaks to the party’s goal of addressing the economic challenges Ghana is currently facing. The campaign promises to focus on creating jobs, boosting businesses, and driving economic growth through innovative and decisive leadership.
This messaging aligns with Dr. Bawumia’s track record as a key architect of several of the government’s economic policies and reforms during his tenure as Vice President.
In his address, Dr. Bawumia is expected to energize the party faithful by presenting key aspects of his policy platform. The speech will likely touch on strategies for improving Ghana’s economy, ensuring sustainable job creation, and expanding business opportunities for Ghanaians across all sectors.
A Moment of “Possibility”
The NPP’s press release described the filing of Dr. Bawumia’s presidential nomination as a moment of “possibility,” urging Ghanaians to view the event as the beginning of a new chapter in the country’s political journey.
“Members of the Party and the general public are invited to be part of this historic moment,” Justin Kodua appealed.
The party sees this as an opportunity to reaffirm its commitment to solving Ghana’s challenges through “selfless leadership” and policies that will create lasting economic and social progress.
The call for party members and the general public to attend this event underscores the importance of participation in the democratic process.
The NPP hopes that the support shown on this day will be a testament to the confidence the people of Ghana have in Dr. Bawumia’s leadership as they head into what promises to be a highly competitive election.
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