The Electoral Commission (EC) has suspended the printing of presidential ballot papers following the sudden death of Madam Akua Donkor, the Presidential Candidate of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP).
The GFP flagbearer’s passing was confirmed on October 29, 2024, causing significant implications for the electoral process just weeks ahead of the general election.
In an official statement, Deputy Chairman of Operations at the EC, Samuel Tettey, expressed condolences to the family of the late candidate, saying, “The Electoral Commission has today received information on the unfortunate passing of the Presidential Candidate of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP), Madam Akua Donkor. May she rest in peace.”
The Commission cited Article 50(4) of the 1992 Constitution, which provides for a ten-day window to allow for the nomination of a new candidate if one of the candidates dies after the close of nominations but before the election.
source: myjoyonline.com
