Former president John Dramani Mahama has thanked businessman Ernest Kobea for endorsing him and withdrawing from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer race.
Four NDC members selected presidential nomination forms, including Mr. Kobea. Mr. Mahama, Dr. Kwabena Duffuor, and Kojo Bonsu are the only remaining candidates after Mr. Kobea withdrew from the race on March 29 after being vetted.
To thank his supporters and to thank Ernest Kobea for his support, Mr. Mahama posted on Facebook.
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He posted: “Balloting has been done for the May 13 presidential primaries and John Mahama is No.1 on the ballot. I thank you all for your dedication, support and prayers through it all, thus far. I also want to thank my younger brother, Ernest who has not only stepped down from the contest, but has declared his support for me”.
Prior to the elections next year, the NDC is scheduled to hold its presidential primaries on May 13.