The National Council of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced plans to convene on Thursday, March 7, to deliberate on the selected running mate by its flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama.

This decision comes after Mr. Mahama submitted a letter to the party regarding the nomination of his running mate, in accordance with Article 45 of the NDC Constitution.

In a press statement released on Tuesday, February 27, and signed by the party's General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwettey, the NDC also disclosed that the National Executive Committee will hold a meeting following discussions with the Council of Elders.

"The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has today received a formal communication from our Presidential Candidate, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, regarding the nomination of his Running Mate in accordance with Article 45 of the NDC Constitution."

"In response to this communication, the party is pleased to announce that a meeting of the Council of Elders will convene at 11:00 hrs on Thursday, March 07, 2024, to deliberate on this significant matter.

"Subsequently, the National Executive Committee will gather at 14:00 hrs on the same day to further consider the nomination."