NPP extends Dr. Bawumia’s timeline for running mate selection

The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has given its flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, additional time to select his running mate for the upcoming elections.

The party’s National Council, which has the authority to make exceptions to party rules, agreed with Dr. Bawumia’s request to waive the requirement of choosing a vice-presidential candidate one year before elections.

“In line with our constitution, particularly about article 13 (32)- ‘the vice-presidential candidate shall be a known and active member at least five years and shall be nominated by the presidential candidate at least 12 months before general elections when the party is not in government, or the president is not the candidate. The National Council may, however, dispense with this requirement under special circumstances,” said Justin Frimpong Kodua, the party’s General Secretary.

“However, upon request from the presidential candidate that because his election was done on the 4th of November 2023, he needs a bit of time to continue with his consultation before he brings the proposed name for running mate to the national council,” he said.

This decision provides Dr. Bawumia with more time to evaluate options and select the most suitable running mate.

SOURCE: DAILY MAIL GH