The District Director of the Electoral Commission (EC) for Tema West, Mr. John Nunoo has stated that only one candidate has so far filed his nomination as of Wednesday, 11th September 2024.
In a an interview with Plan B 104.5 fm, Mr. Nunoo made it clear that the parliamentary candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Tema West Lawyer James Enu is the only candidate who has filed and his nomination on Tuesday, 10 September 2024.
“We are yet to received other nominations but for now I can boldly say that, Lawyer Enu for Tema West NDC has filed” he noted.
Mr. Nunoo emphatically stated that, they have two days more to close nomination so he cannot decide that Lawyer Enu would be the only person to file but for now, there is no other candidates nomination form with them.
“I am not anticipating that candidates will come to our office to file their nominations after the initial time (5:00pm)” he indicated.
Nomination from all candidates either political parties or Independent are warmly welcomed within our time for the filing.
On the other hand, Tema Metro Director of the Electoral Commission, Mr. Ofosuhene Asante has also briefed the media that, Tema Metro which comprises with Tema East and Tema Central Constituencies has received five nominations so far.
“We have received three nominations from Tema Central (NDC candidate, Ebi Bright, NPP candidate, Charles Forson and the Independent parliamentary candidate, Mr. Frederick Aniagyei) he said.
“We have also received two nominations from Tema East Constituency (NPP candidate, Hon. Yohane Amarh Ashitey and the incumbent MP who is the parliamentary candidate for the NDC, Hon. Isaac Ashai Odamtten) he added.
Mr. Ofosuhene emphasized that, they have not close nominations so should any candidate from other political parties or Independent can do justice to their rules and submit their forms.
“Our doors are open to all candidates from either political party or Independent” he noted.
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