Ghana: Electoral Commission Disqualifies Former First Lady

The presidential bid of former First Lady Nana Konadu Rawlings has hit a snag after being disqualified by the country's electoral commission for failing to properly fill out her nomination papers.

Former President Jerry John Rawlings and wife Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings.

  • Ghana:   It's Nana Konadu for NDP

    Public Agenda, 15 October 2012

    The National Democratic Party (NDP) ended weeks of speculations by unanimously confirming former first lady Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings as its flag bearer for the December polls,… Read more »

  • Ghana:   Rawlings Meets Opposition Chief in Historic Meeting

    Ghanaian Chronicle, 15 October 2012

    The country's political scene has witnessed some very significant developments over the past few weeks, with the most conspicuous being the historic meeting between former… Read more »

  • Ghana:   NDP Holds Successful Congress

    Ghanaian Chronicle, 15 October 2012

    The National Democratic Party (NDP), last Saturday, shook off alleged frustrations and underground machinations by the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), to organise a… Read more »

  • Ghana:   Mrs Rawlings Is NDP residential Candidate

    Daily Trust, 14 October 2012

    History was made at the weekend as the former first lady of Ghana, Mrs Nana Konadu Adjemah Rawlings emerged as the first ever female presidential candidate in the country. Read more »

  • Ghana:   Rawlings Embraces Nana - Daniel Nonor

    Ghanaian Chronicle, 12 October 2012

    It was all smiles, mutual respect, frank expressions and a friendly atmosphere at the ridge office of former President Rawlings, when the leader of the main opposition New… Read more »

  • Ghana:   Kumasi to Host NDP Congress

    Ghanaian Chronicle, 11 October 2012

    The City of Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional capital, is expected to come alive again this weekend, as it once again, plays host to another political party, the newly-formed National… Read more »

  • Ghana:   JJ Breaks NDC Hearts 'I'll Support Nana Konadu'

    Ghanaian Chronicle, 10 October 2012

    It started with the description of leading elements in the government and party as 'greedy bastards' and 'same old evil dwarfs' among others. Read more »

  • Ghana:   Konadu Lobbies for NDP in Ashanti

    Ghanaian Chronicle, 20 September 2012

    THE STAGE appears to be almost set for a smooth marriage between the break-away National Democratic Party (NDP) and the former First lady, Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings, as reports… Read more »

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