The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), on Saturday June 27, 2020 acclaim President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as its flagbearer for the December 7 elections.
According to the party, the event will be held at Alisa Hotel in Accra.
The strictly by invitation event, is restricted to only members of the National Council and the National Executive Committee.
A statement from the political part read “Article 13 (2) (1) of the NPP Constitution provides for acclamation where there is a sole candidate for the Presidency by the close of nominations. His Excellency the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, was the sole candidate for the NPP presidential slot”.
The statement additionally said, “However, given the constraints of Covid-19 and the resulting restrictions on public gatherings, the President will, in line with the resolution of the party’s National Council, be acclaimed before the National Council on Saturday. After acclimation, the President shall, in consultation with the National Council, nominate his Running Mate for the 2020 General Elections”.
“There will be live media coverage of the proceedings of the National Council meeting, which shall include the acclamation of both the Presidential Candidate and his Running Mate”. It concluded.
Source: ghgossip