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Ghana’s NDC vets 54 regional candidates in Sekondi

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Ghana’s NDC vets 54 regional candidates in Sekondi

Fifty-four candidates for leadership positions in the regional branch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Ghana’s ruling party, have begun their vetting in Sekondi. The process precedes the party’s internal elections in the Western Region, reports 3news.

The National Democratic Congress (NDC), Ghana’s ruling party, has begun vetting 54 applications for various executive positions in its Western regional branch. The process is taking place at the party’s regional office in Sekondi, reports 3news.

The regional branch chairmanship is among the most hotly contested internal elections ahead of the party’s upcoming elections. The candidates said they were confident of successfully completing the vetting process, according to 3news.

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