There is pressure on Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and former President John Mahama regarding the choice of their running mate, according to STC Chief Executive Officer Nana Akomea.
Dr Bawumia and Mahama are the Presidential candidates for the NPP and NDC respectively.
Nana Akomea, reacting to individuals lobbying to become running mates during a panel discussion on Peace FM's morning show 'Kokrokoo', described the pressure as intense. However, he urged that the two candidates be allowed to make their own choice.
Listen to him in the video below
Source: Peacefmonline.com
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Ghana water, we at Nana-Krom Nmai-Djor get water once a week, usually on Wednesdays. Last week you disappointed us, the water did not flow, please tomorrow is Wednesday, please again, let the water flow.