By; Franklin ASARE-DONKOH
Ghana’s electoral management body, the Electoral Commission (EC), has suspended the ongoing printing of presidential ballot papers following the sudden death of the Presidential Candidate of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP), Madam Akua Donkor.
Madam Akua Donkor’s passing was confirmed on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, causing significant implications for the electoral process just weeks ahead of the general election.
According to an official statement, issued and signed by the Deputy Chairman in charge of Operations at the EC, Mr. Samuel Tettey, expressed condolences to the family of the late GFP presidential candidate.
“The Electoral Commission has today received information on the unfortunate passing of the Presidential Candidate of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP), Madam Akua Donkor. May she rest in peace.”
The Commission cited Article 50(4) of the 1992 Constitution, which provides for a ten-day window to allow for the nomination of a new candidate if one of the candidates dies after the close of nominations but before the election,” portions of the statement read.
Below is the full statement:
