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NDC NEC to approve Prof Naana Opoku-Agyemang as Mahama’s running mate

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4 months ago
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The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is set to unanimously endorse the nomination of Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as running mate to John Dramani Mahama - Ghana News Agency reports

This is the second time the former Vice Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast and Minister of Education will be partnering with former President Mahama on the ticket of the NDC for a major election is approved.

Before her yet-to-be-announced selection, several names were mentioned as potential running mates which included Julius Debrah, former Chief of Staff; Dr Kwabena Duffour, former Finance Minister and Governor of Bank of Ghana; Mr Kwame Awuah Darko, former Chief Executive of Tema Oil Refinery and BOST, Kojo Bonsu, former Mayor of Kumasi; and Dr Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings, the NDC Member of Parliament for Korle Klottey Constituency.

Earlier, the former President had submitted the name of his preferred running-mate to the National Executive Committee and the Council of Elders of the party for scrutiny.

source: GNA