Ahead of the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) super delegates conference to sieve out the number of presidential hopefuls for the party's primaries, a spiritual interpretation into the ballot numbers selected by each aspirant has surfaced.

On the ballot, Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong appears first, followed by former Trade Minister Alan Kyerematen in the second position.

Essikado-Ketan MP Joe Ghartey comes in at number three, Energy Expert Kwadwo Poku at number four, while Dr Afriyie Akoto, former Minister for Food and Agriculture will take the fifth position.

Also, former NPP General Secretary Kwabena Agyei Agyepong is sixth on the ballot, former Member of Parliament for Mampong Constituency Addai Nimo takes the seventh slot, followed by former Trade Minister Dr. Kofi Konadu Apraku at number eight.

Mr. Boakye Agyarko, a former Energy Minister is at number nine and lastly, the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is at number 10.

According to NPP stalwart, Rev. Dr Adom Tuffuor, each of the numbers has a spiritual connotation. He is said to be equipped in the study of numbers - numerology or numeration.

Prior to the explanation, he noted that the significance does not have any direct relationship with the associated aspirants and that "all candidates must work towards winning".

Number 1 - This signifies creation or the beginning. According to Rev, Dr Tuffuor, this is a number that represents God Almighty. "It also depicts unity," he added.He recounted a revelation he had in 2020 where the NPP leadership and government officials had met at the Jubilee House to look at ways to combat corruption.

During discussions, he noted that all but one remained. According to him, the said individual who stayed put forms part of the 10 individuals contesting for the flagbearership position. He withheld the identity of the said individual.

Number 2 - This represents "Witness". It can also stand for division or separation."The Bible says how can two walk together unless they agree," he said. Number 3 - The God-head. This, he said shows the trinity of God Almighty - the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. For him, it symbolizes "divine completeness". It also signifies obedience, imitate and likeness.

Number 4 - This number he said signifies Creation. It also stands for the four seasons as well as kingdom, with respect to power or dominance.

Number 5 - This signifies Grace. It also represents atonement, service. Individuals within this region, he says serve.

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Number 6 - This is the number of man, beast and flesh. Such individuals he said do not work with the spirit."You cannot go for power without any backing," he said. Number 7 - This is the number of Perfection. He also said it represents completion and rest.Number 8 - This signifies new beginnings. It also symbolizes sanctification.

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Number 9 - The number represents fruitfulness. This is an individual who he says will have a massive impact on the country.

Number 10 - This shows law and order. According to him, such an individual is law abiding and ensures all respect the law. This is also a number that represents trial, test and responsibility.

After the explanation, Rev. Dr Adom Tuffuor reiterated that each candidate must justify his inclusion as the numbers does not automatically have an effect on one's life.