The Convention People’s Party (CPP) is finally set to elect a flagbearer for the December 7 elections, after years of internal wrangling that threatened to tear the party apart.
The election, happening today, September 4, 2024, will see two candidates, Akosua Sarpong Kumankuma and Yaw Anokye Frimpong, vie for the top spot.
Following the vetting committee’s clearance of the two candidates, the party is set to proceed with the December elections.
This decision comes after a challenging period marked by several national executives resigning.
The elections committee is confident that the issues have been resolved and the party is now unified. However, the CPP has faced internal divisions, with some members criticizing the leadership for being disconnected from grassroots concerns.
The delay in selecting a flagbearer has been a significant obstacle to the party’s progress.
The CPP aims to move past its internal conflicts and concentrate on winning the December elections.
Facing stiff competition from the dominant NDC and NPP, the party faces a tough challenge.
Nevertheless, the CPP is relying on its rich history and the charisma of its flagbearer to attract voters and make a significant impact.