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The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially closed nominations for its presidential primaries on Friday, February 24.
Both presidential and parliamentary nominations were opened for interested aspirants to pick forms on 21st February, 2023.
Chairman of the Elections Committee, Kakra Essamuah at a media engagement after the closing of nominations, announced that four aspirants have picked forms to contest the upcoming flagbearer race.
He mentioned former President John Mahama, Dr. Kwabena Duffour, Kojo Bonsu and Ernest Kwaku Kobeah.
According to Mr. Essamuah, applicants are expected to receive endorsements from all 275 constituencies before filing between 20th to 22nd March.
He has, however, indicated that nominations for the parliamentary elections are still ongoing and expected to close by midnight Friday.
Meanwhile, the freeze on 27 constituencies across the country is still active until further notice.
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