The Electoral Commission (EC) has requested that the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) nominate a new presidential candidate within 10 days following the passing of flagbearer Madam Akua Donkor.
In light of this development, the EC has also temporarily halted the printing of presidential ballot papers, which were near completion.
This decision was made after the Commission received official notification of Madam Akua Donkor’s death.
In a statement issued on October 29, the EC said, “The Commission has since informed the GFP to make arrangements to nominate a new Candidate and inform the Commission accordingly.
In the meantime, the Commission has suspended the printing of Presidential Ballot Papers which was near completion.”
The Electoral Commission extended its heartfelt condolences to the family of Madam Akua Donkor, who passed away at Ridge Hospital in Accra.
Meanwhile the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) General Secretary George Affulsays it will announce a new presidential candidate within the next 72 hours .
