Dzifa Gunu disqualified from NDC La Dadekotopon contest

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has upheld Ghana Digital Centres Limited CEO Dzifa Gunu's disqualification from vying for the La Dadekotopon Constituency Secretary position under the party. NDC Acting Director of Elections and IT, Mahdi Gibril, confirmed the decision during an interview on October 5. The regional elections committee had formally notified Gunu of the decision, he added.

The disqualification was due to Gunu's failure to meet the NDC's eligibility requirements, which stipulate candidates must resign from their positions six months before filing their nomination. Gunu had been disqualified after a petition was filed during the vetting process, stating that he had not resigned by the time he submitted his nomination.

Gunu claimed his appointment had been made by the appointing authority, and he had subsequently submitted a resignation letter to the authority. He was given the opportunity to provide evidence of his resignation but instead sought clarification on his status. Gunu has appealed the decision and is seeking to have the disqualification overturned.

The online portal for purchasing nomination forms for the constituency elections will open on October 6 and remain accessible until October 8.