Why Akua Donkor's image will remain on the presidential ballot on December 7 - EC clarifies

The Electoral Commission of Ghana has clarified the decision to retain the image of the late Akua Donkor on the presidential ballot paper for the 2024 presidential election.

During an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, the Chairperson, Jean Mensa explained that although Akua Donkor has passed away and Philip Appiah Kubi, the replacement flagbearer for the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP), has been disqualified due to errors and alleged irregularities discovered in his nomination documents, the Commission has chosen not to reorder the ballot positions to avoid delays and additional costs associated with reprinting.

"We are almost 90 percent complete with the printing of presidential ballots, and you are also aware following the passing of Madam Akua Donkor we requested the printing houses to cease printing until the law had taken its course.

"Now that the presidential candidate has been disqualified, the Commission wants to inform you that the positions will proceed on the current ballot as it is in the interest of time and to save this country millions of cedis," she stated.

She further indicated that the Commission would embark on extensive public awareness campaign to sensitise the public not to vote for Akua Donkor.

"We will proceed with the name and image of Madam Akua Donkor, and we believe that a lot of discussions and advertisements will go to prevent the citizenry from voting for her," she stated.

On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana disqualified Philip Appiah Kubi, the replacement flagbearer for the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP), due to errors and alleged irregularities discovered in his nomination documents.

Philip Appiah Kubi, popularly known as Roman Fada, was chosen to replace the initial flagbearer, Akua Donkor who passed away recently.

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