NDC should consider an Akan running mate - Political Science Lecturer - MyJoyOnline

The Head of the Political Science Department at the University of Ghana, Dr Alidu Seidu, has proposed that the opposition National Democratic Congress’ flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, should consider an Akan as his running mate for the 2024 election.

The running mate should be an Akan either from the Ashanti region or any of the Akan-speaking regions,” he told Evans Mensah.

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He noted that in choosing the running mate, the NDC should consider someone who could automatically continue in leadership considering that Mr Mahama has just one term left if he wins the polls.

Dr Seidu's comments come at a time pressure is pilling on Mr Mahama to choose his running mate.

During Mr Mahama’s campaign tour in the Bono and Western North regions, some traditional leaders made requests on who Mr Mahama should consider for the role.

Also, some NDC youth groups in the Volta and Oti regions are demanding that the former President selects his running mate from the region known to be the NDC’s stronghold.

“I don’t choose a running mate alone