NDC Flagbearer Election: Mahama is expected to pick nomination forms today after officially declared his intention to contest.

Prior to the 2024 general elections, former president John Dramani Mahama made a formal announcement of his decision to run for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer position.

On February 21, he informed the Minority Caucus of his plans during a meeting that was held in his office in Accra.

Dr. Clement Apaak, a member of parliament representing Builsa South, made this announcement on the February 22 revealed of The Big issues on TV3.

Dr. Apaak indicated that the minority lawmakers made an appeal to him to consider running for president again given his experience.

Mr. Mahama, he said, replied by stating that it would not be selfish not to consider the calls. Hence, his decision to contest.

"We, the Members of Parliament, were the first group of people he announced this to," Dr Apaak said.

Meanwhile, Mr. Mahama is expected to pick up his nomination forms today to enable him to contest.

The NDC has announced that all is set for the opening of nominations for the election of its presidential candidate and parliamentary candidates for the 2024 general elections.

As such, effective midnight Wednesday, February 22, 2023, nomination forms for parliamentary candidates will be accessible to all persons for purchase on the official website of the party, www.ghanandc.com, the main opposition party said in a statement on February 21.

The statement said nomination forms for presidential aspirants can be obtained from the Office of the General Secretary at the Party’s headquarters in Adabraka, Accra, effective tomorrow at 8 a.m.

The Functional Executive Committee of the party has however put the opening of nominations for parliamentary primaries in some constituencies on hold. These constituencies are:

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1. Ayawaso Central
2. Amasaman
3. Afram Plains South
4. Akwatia
5. Efutu
6. Gomoa Central
7. Amenfi East
8. Evalue Gwira
9. Assin North
10. Pusiga
11. Tarkwa Nsuaem
12. Ayensuano
13. Adansi Asokwa
14. Offinso North
15. Ahafo Ano North
16. Sekyere Afram Plains
17. Ahafo Ano South West (Aduagyman)
18. Bosome Freho
19. Asante Akim Central
20. Manso Adubia
21. Manhyia South
22. Subin
23. Fomena

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