The Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) is facing internal turmoil as two factions have issued contradictory letters to the Electoral Commission (EC) regarding the party's participation in the December 7 general elections.
In one letter, the General Secretary of the GFP, George Afful officially notified the EC of the party’s decision to endorse Philip Kwabena Agyemang, also known as Roman Fada, as their presidential candidate.
“I hereby write to inform the Commission that the party has duly nominated Mr Philip Appiah Kubi to replace our late Presidential Candidate for the 2024 elections.
"His name Is hereby submitted to the Commission in line with your request in the letter under reference,” the statement read.
The statement further said that the nomination of the new presidential candidate will be filed by the party within the stipulated time frame in accordance with the law.
This followed the untimely passing of the party's founder and previous flagbearer, Akua Donkor.
This decision complies with the EC’s directive, which instructed the GFP to nominate a new presidential candidate within 10 days, in line with Article 40(4) of the 1992 Constitution.
However, another letter from the party's National Organiser, Richard Botchway stated that, after consulting with Akua Donkor's family, the GFP had decided to withdraw from the presidential race entirely.
“We are by this letter formally informing the Commission of our intention not to participate in the elections.
"Any inconveniences this decision may have caused the Commission and its calendar for the December 7 elections is deeply regretted,” the statement read.
The statement further said that the party will be ready to participate in any future elections organised by the Electoral Commission.
The internal conflict within the GFP now raises significant implications for the party's potential candidacy in the upcoming presidential election.
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