NPP flagbearer balloting: Ken Agyapong picks number 1 slot, Bawumia 10

The balloting for the flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party’s special delegates conference has been held on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Accra.

Member of Parliament for Assin Central – Kennedy Agyapong picked the number one slot followed by Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, Joe Ghartey, Kwadwo Poku and Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto in that order.

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia who is also vying for the flagbearer position picked the 10th position on the ballot.

Below is the full list

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

The ruling party has announced August 26 for its special delegates conference scheduled amid cutting down the list of its presidential aspirants from 10 to five as stipulated in its constitution.

NPP’s guidelines for the special delegates conference 

• The Special Electoral College scheduled for August 26, 2023, shall be held at each of the 16 Regional Capitals.
• Each delegate shall be entitled to one vote, and shall cast his/her vote by secret ballot for only one Candidate.
• All Aspiring Presidential Candidates shall be given the validated Album for the Special Electoral College at least one month to the date of the Congress (i.e. not later than July 26, 2023).
• The Electoral Commission of Ghana shall conduct the Special Electoral College elections.
• An Elections Committee has been constituted to supervise the conduct of the Special Electoral College and the National Congress respectively.
• The National Council took a serious view of some unhealthy comments and utterances from some aspiring Presidential Candidates and their supporters, which do not auger well for the unity and cohesion of the Party.
• Accordingly, the Council, by this statement, reinforces compliance with the Code of Conduct for Presidential and Parliamentary Elections of the Party.
• Any Aspiring Presidential Candidate, or his supporters, and party executives at all levels who act in contravention of the Code of Conduct, moving forward, shall be dealt with in accordance with the guidelines thereof and the Party Constitution.