Following the New Patriotic Party (NPP) emerging top on the presidential balloting for the December 7, 2024 elections, a uniformed police officer has been seen rejoicing among party members.
The officer is shown in a queue of people wearing NPP clothing dancing and celebrating the number one ballot position while yelling, “He is number one, vote for him,” in a viral video that is making the rounds on social media.
The incident happened on Friday, September 20, 2024, at the Electoral Commission’s headquarters following their balloting on presidential candidates.
The episode has sparked questions regarding the objectivity of security staff in managing circumstances requiring their intervention in the forthcoming elections.
On the occurrence, the police service still releases no official correspondence, though.
After the party earns top place on the presidential ballot, the Policewoman celebrates with NPP supporters.
Positions on the 2024 presidential ballot
The first place on the voting paper went to NPP flag bearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.
Allocated the eighth place on the ballot was John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and key rival for Bawumia.
The Great Consolidated People’s Party (GCPP) was given number two at the end of the exercise, while the Ghana National Party (GNP) registered with number three on the ballot. The Liberal Party of Ghana got number five; the Ghana Union Movement will get number four. With number 6 the National Democratic Party (NDP) was assigned; with number 7 the Convention People’s Party (CPP). Number nine is the All People’s Congress (APC).
Alan Kyeremanten placed 13th among the Independent Presidential contenders; Nana Kwame Bediako came in at number 12; Kofi Koranteng will appear on the voting paper at number 10; and George Twum Barimah selected number 11.
