The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has personally filed his nomination to contest in the 2024 general elections at the Electoral Commission (EC) headquarters today.

He was joined by running mate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the NPP's National Chairman, General Secretary, Majority Leader in Parliament, and other key party leaders.

On her part, EC Chairperson, Jean Mensa received his forms and noted that it is the first time a Vice President has filed a nomination for the presidential elections.

The Vice President has 5 days to review his nomination forms and amend any challenges the EC must sight.

In a statement on Sunday, Justin Kodua Frimpong announced that Dr. Bawumia will address party supporters and the public at the NPP headquarters after submitting his nomination in the morning.