The decision was made after a National Executive Council meeting on Wednesday, December 6.

Announcing this at a press conference in Accra, the Party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong added that, campaign activities have been suspended in these constituencies until the 2024 budget is approved.

The National Council has also granted a request from the Party’s flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to name his running mate at a later date other than today, December 6, 2023.

According to Article 13 of the NPP Constitution, the flagbearer should announce his running mate, 12 months before the general elections and tomorrow, December 7, 2023 marks exactly 12 months to the election 2024.

According to Mr. Kodua, the Council has granted this request and is looking forward to a new date from the flagbearer.

He made this remark on Wednesday, November 29 while speaking at a special ceremony to mark the 100-day countdown to the 2023 African Games.

“The Minister for Youth and Sports, Hon. Mustapha Ussif, has demonstrated exceptional leadership in ensuring Ghana’s readiness for the 13th African Games. His commitment to excellence and his strategic vision for the broader socio-economic impact of the Games are commendable” Dr. Bawumia said.

“I have full confidence in the Minister for Youth and Sports and his Staff, and the Local Organizing Committee to organize the best African Games to date that would portray all our ideals and aspirations, not only for the Games but also for the people of our beloved continent, Africa,” he added.

Director General of the National Sports Authority, Professor Peter Twumasi, and Local Organizing Committee Chairman of the Games, Dr Kwaku Ofosu-Asare, were part of the high-level delegation present at the ceremony.

The 13th edition of the African Games will be held in Ghana from March 8 to March 23.