Roman Fada assumes leadership of Akua Donkor’s Ghana Freedom Party as the presidential candidate

In a significant development, the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) has named Philip Kwabena Agyemang, also known as Roman Fada, a radio presenter, as its new presidential candidate for the upcoming December elections.

This announcement follows the direction from the Electoral Commission for GFP to select a new candidate after the passing of its founder and former presidential candidate, Akua Donkor.

Roman Fada, a well-known radio host at Accra’s DL FM, confirmed his candidacy in an interview on Monday, November 4, 2024. He expressed that his selection resulted from thorough discussions with the party’s leadership to ensure a seamless transition.

As Akua Donkor’s running mate for the December elections, Roman Fada naturally became the successor to continue her party’s vision.

“It’s true, and we all know what happened a week ago when Akua Donkor passed away around 10 pm. May her spirit find eternal peace. “I was chosen by the party’s leadership to replace her as her running mate for the upcoming 2024 elections,” Roman Fada announced during an interview on Atinka FM’s morning show.

Roman Fada’s Background

Before becoming the GFP’s presidential candidate, Roman Fada was chosen by Akua Donkor as her vice-presidential candidate for the 2024 elections.

He is also the manager of veteran Ghanaian musician Daddy Lumba.

GFP’s Priorities

Under Akua Donkor’s leadership, the GFP emphasized the Free Senior High School program and the fight against illegal mining (galamsey) as top priorities.

It remains to be seen how Roman Fada will build upon these foundations.

The GFP had previously announced plans to officially introduce its new presidential candidate on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.