List of 2024 NPP Flag Bearer candidates

As the 2024 elections draw near, all eyes are on the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and its flag bearer candidates. With Ghana’s political landscape continuously evolving, the NPP has approved a diverse group of candidates vying for the prestigious role of leading the party into the next election cycle.

Out of the 11 hopefuls who obtained nomination forms, 10 candidates successfully filed their nominations before the deadline.

The Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia; the former Minister of Trade and Industry, Alan Kyerematen; the Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong; Boakye Agyarko, the former energy ministe and six other candidates have been cleared by the Vetting Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

The clearance gives the green light for the 10 candidates to begin preparing for the Super Delegates Congress of the NPP, where the number will be struck down to only 5 candidates.

Under Article 12 (5) (b) of the NPP’s constitution, “where there are more than five contestants for nomination as the party’s presidential candidate, a Special Electoral College (super delegates) shall cast their votes by secret ballot for the first five contestants to be shortlisted”.

The provision goes on to list those who constitute the Special Electoral College. They are “the National Council, the National Executive Committee, the Regional Executive Committees, National Council of Elders and Members of Parliament”.

The rest are “three representatives of each of the special organs of the party, past National Officers, three representatives each from every external branch, founding members during the registration of the party at the Electoral Commission and all New Patriotic Party card-bearing ministers when the party is in government”.

The NPP opened nominations on 26 May, 2023 and the window for filing was closed on Saturday 24th June, 2023. All aspirants who picked up forms paid a non-refundable nomination fee of GHC50,000 and they will pay a filing fee of GHC300,000.

List of 2024 NPP Flag Bearer candidates

1. Hon. Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen
2. Mr. Kwadwo Poku
3. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia
4. Hon. Boakye Kyerematen Agyarko
5. Hon. Kwabena Agyei Agyapong
6. Hon. Kennedy Ohene Agyapong
7. Hon. Dr. Kofi Konadu Apraku
8. Hon. Dr. Owusu Akoto Afriyie
9. Hon. Joe Ghartey
10. Hon. Francis Addai-Nimoh

The National Council of the Party is scheduled to deliberate on the Vetting Committee’s recommendations on July 20, 2023.

Conclusion

As Ghana continues on its democratic journey, the NPP flag bearer candidates will undoubtedly play a vital role in shaping the party’s direction and the future of the country. With the stakes high and the expectations even higher, the upcoming 2024 elections will be an opportunity for Ghanaians to voice their opinions and elect the leaders they believe will guide the nation towards progress and prosperity.