The Convention People's Party (CPP) has
confirmed the Dwantoahemaa (Queen Mother) of the Dormaa Traditional
Council in the Brong Ahafo Region, Nana Akosua Frimpomaa Sarpong II, as
its vice presidential candidate.
CPP general secretary, Ivor Greenstreet, told
reporters in Accra late on 11 October, “She is highly educated, very
knowledgeable and has great experience in her area of expertise.” He
described Sarpong, who is the founder of NGO Caring Kids International,
as “somebody who has been involved with children or the youth
and NGO activities, very articulate, very dynamic”.
Sarpong has resigned from the position of Queen Mother in order
to comply with Ghanas constitution which prevents traditional leaders
from actively participating in politics. Political commentators have
questioned whether the CPP, the party founded by Ghana?s first
president Kwame Nkrumah, will be able to mount a serious
challenge to either the ruling NDC or the NPP in December. It has, in
recent years, struggled to make a significant dent in the polls.
Greenstreet told reporters, “We believe Ghanaians have seen the
works of the NDC and the NPP and they've been waiting for the
Convention People's Party to demonstrate seriousness, and we believe
that with this particular appointment, it would be something
that will make a significant impact throughout the electoral process.”
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