The Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) has formally announced its endorsement of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the upcoming general elections on December 7, 2024.
This significant decision follows the disqualification of the GFP’s presidential candidate, Philip Appiah Kubi, popularly known as Roman Fada, by the Electoral Commission (EC) on November 12 due to irregularities and errors in his nomination forms. The party’s original flagbearer, Akua Donkor, passed away earlier this year, leaving the GFP without a confirmed candidate.
At a press briefing on Wednesday, December 4, Jerry Addo, Deputy General Secretary of the GFP, detailed the rationale behind the endorsement. According to Addo, the party reached the decision after thorough consultations with its executives. He highlighted key NDC policies, such as plans to establish a Women’s Development Bank and provide free tertiary education for first-year students, as aligning closely with the late Akua Donkor’s vision and values.
“The Ghana Freedom Party is supporting the candidature of H.E. John Dramani Mahama on Saturday [December 7],” Addo announced. “He’s going to capture power to save Ghanaians. And I want to state here, and it’s a fact, nobody has coerced us or influenced us into arriving at this decision.”
Addo elaborated that the endorsement reflects the GFP’s commitment to policies that prioritize women’s development and access to education: “Our late flagbearer had women at heart, and the NDC’s campaign promise to establish the Women’s Development Bank was vital to her. Similarly, the NDC’s promise of free tertiary education for first-year students, especially for the physically challenged, resonates deeply with the policies she envisioned for Ghana.”
The endorsement marks a pivotal moment in the election season, as it consolidates support for the NDC just days before voters head to the polls. With the GFP’s backing, the NDC hopes to galvanize grassroots support and strengthen its appeal among voters aligned with Akua Donkor’s legacy and the values of the GFP.
This late-stage political alliance adds another dimension to an already tightly contested election, underscoring the role of smaller parties in shaping the broader political landscape.
