Election 2024: Bawumia Submits Presidential Nomination Forms To Electoral Commission

• The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has filed his presidential nomination forms
• The Electoral Commission earlier said 39 persons picked up nomination forms for the elections
• The submission of nomination forms will take place between September 9 and September 13, 2024

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has submitted his nomination forms to the Electoral Commission.

Bawumia was accompanied by his wife, Samira Bawumia, and his running mate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh.

NPP executives, including National Chairman Stephen Ntim and General Secretary Justin Koduah Frimpong, were also present.

Bawumia is notably working to become Ghana's first Muslim president. His main contender is the National Democratic Congress flagbearer, John Mahama.

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The Electoral Commission earlier said 39 persons picked up nomination forms for the elections.

The aspirants comprised the flagbearers of 12 political parties and 27 independent candidates.

The submission of nomination forms will take place between September 9 and September 13, 2024.

Appeal to help Bawumia make history

Samira Bawumia has previously expressed hope that her husband will become the first Muslim president of Ghana after the December 2024 general elections.

According to her, his electoral victory would be a great milestone in Ghana’s political history.

Samira Bawumia also noted that Dr Bawumia's selection to lead the NPP debunked the misconception that the party was an Akan-only party.

Mahama trumps Bawumia in poll focused on Zongos

According to a new poll by Global Info Analytics, Mahama has a substantial lead over Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in Zongo communities.

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Mahama polled 73.1% of respondents' votes, while Bawumia polled 21.2%.

The third position was split between independent candidate Alan Kyerematen and undecided respondents, with 2.5% for both.

The constituencies involved in the poll were Madina, Ashaiman, Ablekuma Central, Ayawaso East, Ayawaso North, Ayawaso Central and Asawase.

UK firms back Mahama in poll

YEN.com.gh reported that two UK research firms have predicted election victory for Mahama in 2024.

These predictions favouring Mahama came from the Economist Intelligence Unit and Fitch Solutions.

The Economist Intelligence Unit said declining living standards, limited job opportunities, and poor public services will drive Mahama's victory.

Fitch Solutions said former President Mahama is expected to win the swing regions by nearly 48%.

Proofread by Edwina N.K Quarcoo, journalist and copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh