The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has reached an agreement that its National Council members will solely vote in the party’s September 2 run-off between Boakye Agyarko and Francis Addai-Nimoh to decide the fate of the two flagbearer hopefuls.
Following a tie for the 5th position after the August 26 election, there was some debate as to whether the party should permit all 961 of the super delegates to vote in the run-off.
However, the National Council after a meeting on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, concluded that the run-off should be held but only their members will decide the fate of the two flagbearer hopefuls.
The party says the decision was made to save time and money, and that it will be held in its headquarters in Asylum Down, Accra.
BACKGROUND
After polls across the sixteen regions on Saturday, August 26, 2023, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia won with a total of 629 votes, representing 68.15% of the vote.
Assin Central MP Kennedy Ohene Agyapong placed second with 132 votes, or 14.30% whilst former Trade Minister Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen secured the third spot with 95 votes, or 10.29%.
Former Agric Minister Osei Afriyie Akoto earned the fourth spot.
There was a tie for the fifth position.
Both Boakye Agyarko and Francis Addai-Nimoh secured nine (9) votes each.
Per Article 13 (1.9) of the NPP Constitution, there must be the first five presidential candidates in the exercise, should the delegates fail to elect all five, another election will be conducted for the rest to be elected.
