The New Patriotic Party (NPP), one of the country's major political players, has a remarkable tradition of choosing its vice presidential candidates from the northern regions of Ghana, with one notable exception in the year 1996. The year 1996 saw John Agyekum Kufuor leading the NPP's charge, accompanied by a unique choice for a running mate, Kow Nkensen Arkaah. For the NPP, whose core support base lies within the Akan community, the choice of a northern running mate holds strategic importance. Therefore, selecting a running mate from the Volta Region, which is electorally hostile to the NPP, may not yield significant gains. Over time, the north has emerged as a reliable supplier of vice presidential candidates for both the NDC and the NPP.

Source: GhanaWeb October 30, 2023 22:07 UTC