NPP flagbearer hopeful, Francis Addai-Nimoh has filed nomination to contest in the Party’s upcoming presidential primaries. This was done on Friday, 23rd June 2023 at the Party’s headquarters.
Last week was a very busy one for the New Patriotic Party as many aspirants took turns to file their nominations. It started with the Vice President, Dr Bawumia who stormed the Party’s headquarters with his teeming supporters.
Subsequently, other candidates like Boakye Agyarko, Kennedy Agyepong, Kwabena Agyapong, Konadu Apraku and Owusu Afriyie Akoto have all filed their nominations successfully.
The week ended with Francis Addai-Nimoh, former MP for Asante Mampong filing his nomination amidst pomp and circumstance. The presidential hopeful stormed the party’s headquarters in the company of his supporters who were clad in party t-shirts and paraphernalia with singing and dancing.
Speaking to the press after filing his nomination, the trained civil engineer, outlined the conditions under which the NPP could “break the eight”. He noted that a good candidate with an unblemished record is key to the party’s success in 2024. “The face that leads the party in 2024 is one of the key things to consider for victory in 2024”, he intimated.
On the question of his chances of winning, he said he was focused and believes he is the best candidate for the party. “I have worked hard for this party and I believe the delegates will reward me”. Mr. Addai-Nimoh said he was “unfazed by the polls being churned out by pollsters”.
His nomination form was received by the Party’s Director for research and elections, Mr. Evans Nimako who admonished all candidates to do a clean campaign. He assured that “the Party is determined to conduct a free and fair elections”.
Mr. Addai-Nimoh contested in 2014 and placed third after President Akufo-Addo and Alan Kyeremanteng. He has since not been given any appointment to serve in Akufo-Addo’s government despite his enormous campaign for the party after losing in 2014.
