EC disqualifies Bernard Mornah, 10 others from 2024 Presidential race
The Electoral Commission (EC) has disqualified 11 candidates from contesting in the December 7 presidential elections.
The aspirants affected include Bernard Mornah of the People’s National Convention (PNC) and Janet Nabla of the People’s National Party (PNP).
Other presidential candidates disqualified by the EC include Nana Stephens Adjepong, Paul Perkoh, James Kwesi Oppong, John Enyonam Kwakwu Kpikpi, Dr Samuel Sampong Ankrah and Nii Amu Darko.
The rest are Samuel Apea-Danquah, Desmond Abrefah, and Kofi Asamoah Siaw of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP).
Deputy Chairman of Operations of the EC, Samuel Tettey, made this disclosure during an update on the status of candidates following the submission of their respective forms which took place from September 9 to September 13, 2024.
While the EC did not specify the reasons for the disqualification, it emphasised that the review process was conducted in line with the electoral laws governing the nomination process.
“Following the successful conduct of the Filing of Nominations from the 9th of September to the 13h of September, 2024, the Commission instituted a thorough examination of the Nomination Forms submitted by the Candidates to ensure conformity with requirements as set out in the law,” the statement said.
At the same time, the EC confirmed that several other presidential candidates had successfully fulfilled all the requirements and were eligible to contest in the upcoming election.
Among the notable approved candidates are Dr Mahamudu Bawumia of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), both of whom are hoping to sway voters with promises of economic reform, improved infrastructure, and enhanced social services.
In addition to these familiar faces, several first-time candidates have emerged, representing smaller parties and independent platforms, aiming to challenge the political establishment with new ideas and a fresh perspective on governance.
