{"id":68289,"date":"2024-03-08T07:48:56","date_gmt":"2024-03-08T07:48:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/uncategorized\/john-mahama-to-name-running-mate-today"},"modified":"2024-03-08T08:20:20","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T08:20:20","slug":"john-mahama-to-name-running-mate-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/all-news\/john-mahama-to-name-running-mate-today","title":{"rendered":"John Mahama to name running mate today"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Ghana. <\/strong><\/span><b>The leader and flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, is set to announce his running mate today March 7.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Although it has been widely speculated as a choice between Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang and no one else, the official announcement will be made today.<\/p>\n<p>A statement issued by Mr Mahama\u2019s special aide, Joyce Bawa Mogtari said, \u201cEarlier this morning, Mr Mahama will present his nominee to the Council of Elders. Today\u2019s event marks a critical step in the party\u2019s preparations for the upcoming general elections.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The NDC constitution requires the party\u2019s presidential candidate to nominate a running mate in consultation with the National Executive Committee and the National Council of Elders.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMahama and the NDC are dedicated to building a formidable team that will work tirelessly to advance the interests of the Ghanaian people and reset the country on a path towards recovery and a prosperous future,\u201d the statement noted.<\/p>\n<p>It concluded, \u201cSelecting a Running Mate is an important decision, and John Mahama is confident his nominee embodies the values and vision of the NDC and will contribute to a successful electoral campaign. As leader of the NDC, Mr Mahama remains committed to representing the interests of all Ghanaians and building the Ghana we want together.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\">Ghana<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Ghana. The leader and flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, is set to announce his running mate today March 7. Although it has been widely speculated as a choice between Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang and no one else, the official announcement will be made today. 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