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[VIDEO]: Meet the six women in the race to the Jubilee House

It’s a race for all; men and women alike and more increasingly, the women are taking chances. The table for the Election 2020 polls has been set and on it are 6 women vying for various positions in the presidential race.

Split equally, 3 are going for the higher gamble; the flagbearship and 3 are backing as running mates.

Flagged by 30 men, these women have decided against all odds, to put their best foot forward in the race to the Jubilee House.

They are; Brigitte Akosua Dzogbenuku who is leading the Progressive People’s Party, Akua Donkor who is leading the Ghana Freedom Party, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang who is running mate for the National Democratic Congress, Georgina Oduro who is running mate for the United Progressive Party, Margaret Obrine Sarfo who is running mate for the Liberal Party of Ghana, and Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings who is leading the National Democratic Party.

Meanwhile, 17 presidential candidates have so far filed nominations ahead of the upcoming December 7 polls.

This was announced by the Electoral Commissioner, Jean Mensa after the close of nominations Friday, October 9, 2020.

She also indicated that the technical and Information Technology teams have been tasked to scrutinise the forms and would submit their report on Monday, October 12, 2020.

Here is the EC’s full list of presidential candidates and running mates who have filed nominations:

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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