Newly elected presidential candidate of the Convention Peoples Party (CPP), Nana Frimpomaa Kumankumah, has rejected claims on social media that she intends to contest the 2024 presidential elections with self-styled uncensored broadcast journalist, Blessed Godsbrain Smart (Captain Smart).
Nana Frimpomaa Kumankumah confirmed to Asaase News that neither she nor her party has taken any such decision. She called on all well-meaning Ghanaians to disregard the claims on social media noting that she will announce her running mate in due course.
The Convention People’s Party (CPP) elected Nana Frimpomaa Kumankumah as its presidential candidate for the upcoming December 7 general election on Wednesday, 4 September 2024.
The elections, held across all sixteen regions, concluded at 3 p.m. The Electoral Commission subsequently declared Nana Frimpomaa Kumankumah as the flagbearer-elect with 763 votes, surpassing her opponent Nana Yaw Anokye Frimpong, who polled 586 votes. Out of a total of 1,360 votes cast, 11 were rejected.
In her victory speech, Nana Frimpomaa Kumankumah called for unity to ensure success in the 2024 general elections.
“In every election, one person will emerge as the winner, and it is essential for everyone to stand together to ensure unity and cohesion,” Nana Frimpomaa Kumankumah stated.
“I thank all who voted for me and even those who did not. My win was decisive and represents the voice of the masses,” she added.
Source:asaaseradio.com