All NDC MPs in Parliament have unanimously endorsed John Mahama to lead the party to victory in 2024.
Present at the meeting were former Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, former NDC Campaign Manager for the 2020 general election, Professor Joshua Alabi, and former Minister of Information, Kofi Totobi Quakyi.
It is expected that Mahama will make a public declaration to Ghanaians in the coming days.
Earlier, about four trade unions namely – Motorcyclists Union, True Drivers Union, Concerned Drivers Union, and Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association have assured the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and asked Mahama not to support the 2024 elections.
The unions say John Mahama as President will be the best leader to tackle the country’s current economic challenges.
Motorcyclists Association Public Relations Officer, Setsofia Quashie who presented the petition said Ghanaians want a change in government that will transform the economy.
Already, the former Minister of Finance and Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Kwabena Duffuor, and former Kumasi Metropolitan Chief Executive, Kojo Bonsu have announced their intention to contest the flagbearership of the NDC when the party opens its nominations for the presidential primaries. .
A new report from the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) also predicts a win for the NDC going into the 2024 general elections.
However, it noted that the NDC can only achieve this feat by electing a new candidate other than Mahama and suggested that the next presidential and parliamentary elections will be held in 2024 as per the constitutional requirements, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo cannot be a candidate. the third season.