The Electoral Commission (EC) officially opened its nomination process from Monday, September 9, to Friday, September 13, 2024, inviting candidates aspiring to contest the December 7 general elections to submit their forms.

By the close of nominations, 22 aspirants successfully submitted their paperwork, while two others are awaiting a decision after filing late.

Deputy Chairman of the EC in charge of operations, Samuel Tettey, confirmed in an interview with JoyNews that all candidates will be notified of their eligibility to contest the elections by Monday.

Political Party Candidates:

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia – New Patriotic Party (NPP)

John Dramani Mahama – National Democratic Congress (NDC)

Kofi Akpaloo – Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG)

Christian Kwabena Andrews – Ghana Union Movement (GUM)

Dr. Hassan Ayariga – All People's Congress (APC)

Alhaji Mohammed Frimpong – National Democratic Party (NDP)

Akua Donkor – Ghana Freedom Party (GFP)

Nana Akosua Frimpongmaa Sarpong Kumankumah – Convention People's Party (CPP)

Bernard Mornah – People's National Convention (PNC)

Dr. Daniel Augustus Lartey – Great Consolidated Popular Party (GCPP)

Independent Candidates:

Alan Kyeremanten

Nana Kwame Bediako

Samuel Appiah Danquah

George Twum Barima

Kofi Koranteng

Desmond Abrefa

Nana Stephens

Elder Paul Perkoh

James Kwasi Oppong

John Kpikpi

Dr. Sam Ankrah

Janet Asana Nabla (The only female independent candidate)

Awaiting EC Decision:

Dr. Nii Amu Darko (Independent)

Kofi Asamoah Siaw – Progressive People’s Party (PPP)

Dr. Agnes Ayisha could not file due to endorsement challenges but has appealed to the EC.