The Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) has announced it will soon convene a meeting to decide which political party to endorse in the December general elections.
This decision follows the recent disqualification of its flagbearer, Philip Appiah Kubi, by the Electoral Commission (EC).
The EC, led by Chairperson Jean Mensa, cited major errors and illegalities on Kubi’s nomination form, even after allowing the party a 10-day grace period to amend the submission.
According to Mensa, despite the GFP’s attempts to rectify these issues, certain irregularities were beyond correction under Ghana’s electoral laws, resulting in the final decision to disqualify Kubi from the 2024 presidential race.
In response, GFP National Organiser Richard Botchway addressed the media in Accra, confirming the party’s strategy to align with another political faction for the election.
Botchway noted that a national executive meeting would take place in the coming days, where party leaders would discuss and finalize their endorsement decision.
“We will come together and carefully consider which party aligns best with our values and vision for Ghana,” he remarked. “We are committed to making a strategic choice that reflects the interests of our supporters.”
Botchway also emphasized that although the GFP is not fielding a candidate in 2024, they are focused on restructuring and strengthening the party for future elections.
He paid tribute to the GFP’s founder and original flagbearer, Madam Akua Donkor, who passed away on October 15, describing her as a “pioneer of the party’s mission.”
Botchway expressed the party’s commitment to carrying on her legacy: “We are determined to honor Madam Donkor’s vision for the GFP by building a strong, unified front in the years ahead.”
Additionally, Botchway addressed rumors of internal division, stressing that the GFP remains united.
He clarified that recent remarks by the party’s General Secretary, which had been interpreted as evidence of discord, were not reflective of the party’s stance. “Our party has remained united in its purpose since 2012.
Any other statements suggesting otherwise do not represent the official position of the GFP,” Botchway stated, calling on supporters to trust the GFP’s commitment to strategic growth and collaboration for future elections.
With just weeks to the election, the GFP’s endorsement could prove influential, especially as it considers partnerships with established parties.
