Ghana National Party

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Ghana National Party
Leader Kobina Amo-Aidoo
Chairperson Kobina Amo-Aidoo
General SecretarySimon K. Dewotor
FounderKwaku A. Danso
Founded2007
Headquarters Accra
ColorsBlue, white and gold
SloganRedeem Ghana Now! Now! Now!
Parliament
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Election symbol
Piled Up Palms

The Ghana National Party is a political party in Ghana. It was founded in 2007 and launched in May 2008. [1] It contested the December 2008 elections [2] but did not win any parliamentary seats. [3] Its current leader is Kobina Amo-Aidoo. [4]

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References

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  2. "Ghana: 'How Different is the GNP? - an Analysis of a Presidential Speech'". AllAfrica.com. AllAfrica. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
  3. "Results Parliamentary Elections". ghanaweb.com. GhanaWeb. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
  4. "Registered Political Parties:Ghana National Party". Official website. Electoral Commission of Ghana . Retrieved 19 July 2018.