Three of the seven presidential aspirants in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) primaries have conceded defeat ahead of the official declaration of the results.
The three, Ekow Spio-Gabrah, Sylvester Mensah and Nurudeen Iddrisu have called former President John Mahma, who has emerged victorious following figures available to Citi News, to congratulate him.
The aspirants say, results that have trickled in so far is indicative of the overwhelming endorsement of the Former President; and there are no qualms whatsoever.
John Mahama at the end of the NDC’s primaries on Saturday polled an overwhelming 213,443 votes representing 95.24% of the total valid votes cast with the other six contenders managing with about 4%.
A former Vice-Chancellor of University of Professional Studies; Accra (UPSA), Prof. Joshua Alabi came second with 3,399 votes representing 1.516% of the total valid votes cast.
The Second Deputy Speaker and Member of Parliament for Nadowli/Kaleo, Mr Alban Kingsford Sumani Bagbin, despite a spirited campaign polled 2313 votes representing 1.032% of the total votes cast, placing third.
Goosie Tanoh, founder of the Reformed Party, a breakaway from the NDC came fourth with 2038 votes respectively representing 0.909%.
The former Trades and Industry Minister in the Mahama government, Ekwow Spio Garbrah received 1457 votes which represent 0.650% of the total votes.
Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Mr Sylvester Mensah and businessman secured 932 of valid votes cast representing o.415 percent.
A businessman, Nurudeen Iddrisu placed seventh with a paltry 519 votes representing 0.231%.
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By: citinewsroom.com |Ghana
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