Evans Nimako, the Director of Elections for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), firmly rejected claims that the party’s presidential candidate might consider swapping ballot positions on Newsfile on JoyNews.
“Presidential Candidate for a political party loves New Patriotic Party(NPP), our presidential candidate so much that when he had balloted for his position, he would swap? I don’t know where this is coming from, and we must not at any point entertain such ideas in our discourse.
Not at all. Nothing of that sort happened. I think we must throw that issue into the marine,” he stated emphatically.
Nimako’s comments come in response to speculation circulating within political circles, emphasizing the NPP’s commitment to integrity and transparency in the electoral process.
By categorically denying any such discussions, he underscored the party’s focus on fair competition as the December 7 elections approach.
Most people firmly believe the position of presidential candidates on the ballot paper is significant in elections in Ghana.
Research and past elections have shown that the placement of candidates can influence voter behaviour.
Candidates who appear at the top of the ballot are often perceived as more favorable, which can lead to a higher likelihood of receiving votes.
Additionally, the way candidates are positioned can impact the visibility of their names and party symbols, making it easier for voters to recognize and select them, especially in a context where not all voters may be familiar with every candidate.
As a result, political parties, including the NPP, take the ballot position very seriously and consider it an essential aspect of their electoral strategy.
