The Ghana Union Movement is a political party in Ghana. It was founded by Christian Kwabena Andrews who is also the founder of the Life Assembly Worship Center in Accra. During the launch of the party, he declared that he is "new Kwame Nkrumah" and also that the "spirit of Nkrumah is back."[1] The party's agenda received some backing from Samia Nkrumah, daughter of Kwame Nkrumah.[2]
Ghana Union Movement | |
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| Abbreviation | GUM |
| Leader | Christian Kwabena Andrews |
| Founder | Christian Kwabena Andrews |
| Founded | 10 March 2019 |
| Ideology | Social democracy |
| Political position | Centre-left |
| Slogan | Arise for Development Wob3te GUM |
| Parliament | 0 / 275
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| Website | |
| www | |
2020 general election
editAndrews is one of the presidential candidates for the 2020 Ghanaian general election. He filed his nomination papers on 7 October 2020.[3] On completion of the registration process, his name came third from the top on the ballot paper.[4] Andrew nominated Abu Grant Lukeman as his running mate for the election.[5]
2024 general election
editOn September 13, the party filed their quest to the electoral commission to contest in the 2024 general elections.[6][7] GUM picked number four, and that would be their position on the ballot paper during the election. Although there were speculations that the party would be moved to third position due to the death of Akua Donkor, the EC refuted the claim and promised to maintain the original positions of the parties.[8][9] Andrew nominated Evelyn Serwaa Bonsu, an entrepreneur and a gender activist as his running mate. The univeilding was after the launch of the party's manifesto for the 2024 elections in Accra.[10][11]
Electoral results
editParliamentary results
edit| Election | Number of GUM votes | Share of votes | Seats | +/- | Position | Outcome of election |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 60,840 | 0.46% | 0 | 
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 3rd
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Not represented in parliament |
Presidential elections
edit| Election | Candidate | Number of votes | Share of votes | Outcome of election |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Christian Kwabena Andrews | 105,548 | 0.80% | 3rd of 12[12] |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Kpogli, Beyonce Diamond (10 March 2019). "Sofo Kyiri Abosom Launches Ghana Union Movement Political Party". Modern Ghana. Archived from the original on 4 October 2019. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
- ^ "ONE ON ONE WITH SAMIA NKRUMAH". YouTube. FireTV Ghana. 2 July 2019. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
- ^ "President, Walker, and Kyiriabosom file nominations". GhanaWeb. 7 October 2020. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
- ^ "Here are the official ballot positions for presidential candidates". GhanaWeb. 20 October 2020. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
- ^ "Osofo Kyiri Abosom appoints Alhaji Abu Lukeman as running mate". GhanaWeb. 15 August 2020. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
- ^ Appiah-Dolphyne, Joseph. "Twenty-four presidential candidates file to contest 7 December election". AsaaseRadio.
- ^ "Election 2024: Meet the 24 Presidential candidates". 2024-09-16. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
- ^ Hawkson, Leroy. "Balloting for 2024 election: NPP picks number one spot, NDC eight". AsaaseRadio.
- ^ Otchere, Gertrude Owireduwaah (2024-09-20). "2024 election: NPP picks No. 1; check out full positions on ballot paper - Adomonline.com". Retrieved 2024-11-15.
- ^ "Election 2024: GUM leader picks business woman and gender activist as running mate". Ghanaweb.
- ^ "Election 2024: GUM unveils running Mate for 2024 General Election". Happy Ghana. 2024-08-17. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
- ^ "EC revises disparities in presidential election results". Ghana Web. 10 December 2020. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
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