Dec. 7 polls: EC disqualifies Janet Nabla, Bernard Monah ;9 others from presidential race
The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially disqualified Bernard Mornah of the People’s National Convention (PNC) and Janet Nabla of the People’s National Party (PNP) from participating in the upcoming December 7 presidential election.
In a statement issued on Friday, 20 September 2024, the EC revealed that the two candidates failed to meet the legal requirements necessary for their candidacies to be approved.
The announcement followed a detailed examination of the nomination forms submitted by presidential hopefuls between Monday, 9 and Friday, 13 September 2024.
While the EC did not specify the exact reasons for the disqualification, it emphasised that the review process was conducted in line with the electoral laws governing the nomination process.
At the same time, the EC confirmed that several other presidential candidates had successfully fulfilled all the requirements and are eligible to contest in the upcoming election.
The EC also disqualified Samuel Apea-Danquah, Desmond Abrefah, and Kofi Asamoah Siaw (Progressive People’s Party).
Dr Samuel Sampong Ankrah, Nii Amu Darko, Nana Stephens Adjepong, Paul Perkoh, James Kwesi Oppong and John Enyonam Kwakwu Kpikpi have all been disqualified.
An official list of approved candidates is expected to be published in the coming days.
Source: classfmonline.com
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