This complex state of affairs has arisen in the wake of the death of GFP founder and presidential candidate, Madam Akua Donkor.
According to sources within the EC, the GFP's withdrawal and Roman Fada's application have been confirmed, though the election management body has yet to decide how to address the resulting procedural issues. "The EC has received both the new nomination and the withdrawal from different GFP officials.
The EC is yet to take any decision on the matter," the source told Pulse Ghana.
Ghana Freedom Party's Withdrawal and Tribute to Akua Donkor In an official statement signed by National Organiser Richard Botchway on behalf of the GFP's National Executive Council, the party confirmed it was withdrawing from the 2024 elections to honour the memory of Akua Donkor, whom they described as a "political heroine." "We are by this letter formally informing the Commission of our intention not to participate in the elections," read the statement addressed to the Electoral Commission. "This decision, irrespective of how difficult it may be, has been reached to posthumously honour the commitment and sacrifices by our late Founder and Presidential Candidate as the only person to send her candidature to the grave." Roman Fada and Akua Donkor Roman Fada and Akua Donkor Pulse Ghana The statement added that the National Executive Committee, in consultation with Donkor's family, reached the decision, expressing regret for any inconvenience the withdrawal may cause to the EC's calendar.
