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Chairman of the Bosomtwe constituency of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr. Addai Poku Aikins has said that member of parliament for his constituency who doubles as the Minister for Education, Dr. Osei Yaw Adutwum equally deserves to be the running mate of the elected flagbearer of the party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.

According to him, Dr. Yaw Adutwum has worked tirelessly within the party and has what it takes to be the country's next vice president.

Speaking on Okay FM's 'Ade Akye Abia' programme, he explained that the Bosomtwe legislature has distinguished himself clearly within the ranks and file of the party and even the constituency, and that is the kind of leader Ghanaians need.

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Bawumia Given More Time To Select Running Mate

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has given its flag bearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, more time to consult broadly to come up with his running mate for the 2024 general election.

The decision was taken at the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) and the National Council (NC) meeting held in Accra to deliberate on the potential running mates for the flag bearer.

It is in line with the NPP’s constitutional requirement, which mandates the selection of a running mate at least 12 months before a major election if the President is not the candidate.

However, the party leadership has chosen to waive this requirement following Dr Bawumia’s relatively recent election as flag bearer.

The party’s National Council, which has the power to make exceptions to the party’s rules, agreed with Dr Bawumia’s request to pick his running mate later.

means that Dr Bawumia will have more time to consider his options and pick the best person to be his running mate.

Party’s constitution

Addressing journalists after the meeting yesterday, the General Secretary of the party, Justin Frimpong Kodua, noted that the National Council agreed with the party’s flag bearer’s request.

“In line with our constitution, particularly about article 13 (32)- ‘the vice presidential candidate shall be a known and active member for at least five years and shall be nominated by the presidential candidate at least 12 months before the general election when the party is not in government, or the president is not the candidate.’