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I was not interested in being Mahama’s running mate - Dr. Nii Moi Thompson

Renowned economist, Dr. Nii Moi Thompson has disclosed he didn’t show interest in being the running mate of John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress.

Economist, Dr Nii Moi Thompson

According to Dr. Thompson the media reports that Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyeman was chosen ahead of him are not true.

Speaking in an interview with Citi News, he explained he had no interest in becoming a running mate for the party; adding that he is actually excited about the party’s choice.

“I believe I am qualified for the position, but at this point in time, I was not interested. I knew all those who were under consideration.”

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“They were all high calibre people. I have been working with some of them. I was not disappointed because I was not under consideration of running for anything. To the contrary, I am actually excited about the ex-President’s choice,” he revealed.

On Monday, July 6, 2020, former President John Mahama selected former Education Minister, Professor Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang as his running mate for the 2020 election.

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