Sentences with phrase «flag bearer in»

Canton has also predicted a growing number of investment vehicles to come from cryptocurrency finance and Bank Frick is going to be a flag bearer in this movement.

The Minister, who spoke in a statement by his Media Office, said he is confident that whoever emerges as APC flag bearer in the party's rescheduled primary on Friday would be more acceptable to the electorate in Ekiti state.

Adding that party was the first to choose a date for its primaries and conveyed same to INEC, Orbih noted that the party would ensure that hitch - free and fair primaries is being conducted where the most popular aspirant would emerge as its flag bearer in the state.

Former President John Mahama, also tipped to first contest however said at the rally that it's premature to declare interest since the party has a lot of work to do before it chooses a flag bearer in December 2018.

It was also gathered that in line with the said agreement, the governor will produce most of the party's key candidates, including the flag bearer in the governorship election.

According to him, Akufo - Addo had several consultations after he was rejected at the polls in 2012 about his chances of leading the NPP as its flag bearer in the 2016 elections and was told to drop his ambition but he arrogantly rubbished it.

Recall that Tinubu and Governors Rauf Aregbesola, Abiola Ajimobi and Akinwunmi Ambode of Osun, Oyo and Lagos states respectively were conspicuously absent at the grand rally of the APC held at the Democracy Park in Akure on Saturday for its flag bearer in November 26 governorship poll.

Oseloka H. Obaze's emergence as the Peoples» Democratic People (PDP) flag bearer in Anambra was a surprise.

As the process for the selection of the party flag bearer in the July 8 by - election within the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), in Osun West Senatorial District continues, one of the two aspirants, Senator Mudashir Hussein has been allegedly disqualified.

As the process for the selection of the party flag bearer in the July 8 by - election within the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), in Osun West...

Ndume described the APC flag bearer in the Osun West by - election as a symbol of good governance whose wealth of experience had added much value to the senate while he represented his people in the last dispensation.

Team USA chose track and field's Bryshon Nellum to represent the delegation as the flag bearer in the 2012 London Olympics Closing Ceremony.

The vows seemed significant in many ways as two of the party's flag bearers in the 2008 and 2012 elections — Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom and Dr Foster Abu Sakara have quit the party, with Dr Nduom forming his own party, the Progressive People's Party.

What is also missing in Nana Akufo - Addo third - time bid is that the «third time lucky» flag bearers in their various attempts to secure the highest office of their respective lands saw their popularity soaring unlike Ghana's Akufo - Addo whose fortunes since 2008 continue to dwindle.

Not exact matches

Author Isabel Allende discusses her role as a flag - bearer during the Winter Olympics in 2006, the first time that only women would carry the Olympic flag.

To me the most moving moment in the worship of the midshipmen came when, at the close of the service, the color - bearers entered the chancel to get the flags — the flag of the corps and the flag of the nation — and then turned in solemn silence toward the altar and dipped the colors before the cross, as though to say that above all earthly devotions there is in this universe One to whom our supreme loyalty belongs, and that the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.

And I was thrilled to see one of my heroes, Leymah Gbowee, chosen as a flag - bearer in the opening ceremonies!

Ooh and then we all lost our minds when the shirtless oily Tongan flag bearer walked in.

Based in Nagpur, we are the flag bearers for the awareness of diabetes in India.

As one of the last remaining «flag - bearers» in Italian football, many within the game have been critical of Roma's treatment of the club icon.

MATT KENSETH, 17DeWalt Ford, Roush Racing Flag bearer for NASCAR's superteam, the»03 champwill try to give Jack Roush his third title in four years.

Vezzali — who was Italy's flag bearer during Friday's opening ceremony, lost to Errigo in the semis, however, a defeat that shocked many in the fencing world, and was nearly bounced from the medal stand altogether.

In this regard, Van Gaal has been the flag - bearer of a proud tradition.

He has often cautioned in his posts that it will not be a good idea for the leadership of the party to impose him on its members as flag bearer for election 2020.

The 2016 Flag Bearer of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo - Addo, has criticised President John Mahama for what, according to him, is the lack of meaningful message in the governing NDC's 2016 campaign.

Mr Mahama's main opponent in the race is Nana Akufo - Addo, flag bearer of the main opposition New Patriotic Party.

Other opinion leaders who endorsed the Ghana + Peace Campaign 2016 include; His Majesty Otumfuor Osei Tutu II, Togbe Afede XIV Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State in Ho, Osaabarimba Kwesi Atta the Omanhene of CapeCoast, Hon. Helen Ntoso the Regional Minister for Ho, Ashanti Regional Minister - Hon John Alexander Ackon, Ambassador Ashim Morton, Sheikh Nuhu Sharubutu, Nana Addo Danquah Akufo - Addo, Archbishop Charles Palmer - Buckle, Dr. Edward Mahama - flag bearer of PNC, Mr. Julius Debrah, Nana Dzamah Gyasenhene II, Daasebre Nana Kwebu Ewusi VII, Dakpema Naa Mohammed A. Dawuni Chief of Tamale, Chief of Adweso, Nana Tete Pimpong, Apostle Eric Nyamekye the Apostle of the Church of Pentecost for Koforidua Area, Rev. Solomon Saa, Hon. Appiah Kubi aspiring Member of Parliament Nana Ama Amissah III Mankesim Ohemaa, and many other opinion Leaders.

Adeyeye, who, a few days ago resigned his position as the Pro-Chancellor of Ekiti State University in protest, after the state chapter of the party dashed his hopes and adopted Governor Ayodele Fayose's deputy as the party's flag bearer said, «the governor and myself are friends and I believe reason will prevail and we cooperate together,» and then «fight for next year's election, and win by the grace of God.»

Speaking to the Bolgatanga Traditional Council in the Upper East Region about his plans for Ghana's agriculture in a future Akufo - Addo government, the three - time flag bearer of the main opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) said: «As far as this part of our world is concerned, I want to go further and talk about one village one dam.»

The aL - hAJJ is in possession of the names and modus operandi of the over two dozen NDC flag bearer hopefuls for 2020 elections.

While some of these NDC folks know they can not make any meaningful impact in the flag bearer contest, The aL - hAJJ has gathered that their real motivation in putting in their bids is to improve on their CVs in order to qualify them to be considered running mates by the eventual winner.

Dropping a hint, after NPP acting National Chairman's roundly condemned destabilizing statement, that leaders of the biggest opposition can not guarantee what will happen if the NPP loses the November elections another «militant» member of the opposition party, Hopeson Yaovi Adorye on Tuesday stated on UTV that the party and its 2016 flag bearer have resolved not to waste their time complaining about any supposed unfair treatment in the upcoming elections.

Hon. J.H. Mensah, Senior Minister in the Kufuor government, admonished the 17 NPP flag bearer hopefuls haggling to succeed the ex - president to «check themselves» as the flag bearer contest was not a beauty pageant».

The flag bearer and chairman of the all peoples congress (APC), Dr. Hassan Ayariga has reprimanded the Ghana police service and have asked them to rethink their decision of offering security to political parties and their flag bearers during before, during and after the general elections in November 2016.

On why President Dramani Mahama should be replaced, the paper said the report pointed out that the 2016 flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party's (NPP), Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo - Addo, who is now the President, used his incorruptible mantra to the disadvantage of «our (NDC's) candidate who was alleged to have endorsed corruption in his government.»

The founder and leader of the All People's Congress (APC), Hassan Ayariga, has criticised the decision of the 2016 flag bearer of the People's National Congress (PNC), Dr Edward Mahama, to accept an appointment as an Ambassador - at - Large in the Nana Akufo - Addo government.

Mr Mahama's comments come just a few days after his arch-rival, Nana Akufo - Addo, flag bearer of the main opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) told party supporters in the Volta Region during his campaign tour that he will not abandon projects started by the Mahama administration should he (Akufo - Addo) win the forthcoming polls.

Mr. Ayikambe averred that in the midst of the confusion, only last week, the 2016 flag - bearer, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo - Addo, called for cessation of hostilities.

Former party chairperson, Samia Nkrumah faces off with former General Secretary, Ivor Greenstreet, former flagbearer aspirant and lawyer, Bright Akwetey and newcomer, Joseph Agyepong in the party's Flag bearer race set for Saturday, January 30 to elect a Presidential Candidate for the 2016 election.

The NDC's assertion comes on the back of reports that the three - time flag bearer of the NPP will be travelling to Kwahu in the Eastern Region during the Easter festivities during which he's expected to join the people of the mountainous area in a massive cleanup exercise.

Some personalities close to the NPP flag - bearer are at sea as to why he will be happy if even President Mills is sick and going for treatment in the United Sates of America since sickness is a natural phenomenon that occurs to any and everybody, especially when the person is no longer young.

Hassan Ayariga, on Monday, September 26, 2016, accused the NPP flag bearer of still living in his father's house despite his age.

Some assailants in the Volta Region have planned to assassinate the flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo - Addo, when he visits the region to campaign ahead of this year's elections, Rev Isaac Owusu Bempah, General Overseer of the Glorious Word Power Ministry International, has said.

The Leader and Founder of Glorious Waves Church International, Prophet Emmanuel Badu Kobi who has forecasted one - touch victory for President John Dramani Mahama again prophesized that a popular flag bearer of one of the leading political parties will fall and faint in the heat on the 2016 election campaign.

electionscommand «The APC is horrified to note that large portions of the manifesto of the NPP launched by its flag - bearer Nana Akufo Addo on Sunday 9th October 2016 is an exact reproduction of the contents of the APC Manifesto» he stated in the petition.

Jostling for party positions at the various levels including the next flag bearer position is also said to be creating tension in the party.

The presidential hopefuls, Ms Samia Yaaba Nkrumah, former Chairperson of the party and daughter of Ghana's first President Dr Kwame Nkrumah, Mr Ivor Kobina Greenstreet, a former General Secretary of the party, Mr Bright Oblitei Akwetey, who has twice contested for the flag - bearer position, and Mr Agyapong, a businessman, were quizzed by the moderator, Prof. Kwame Karikari, on issues on the Ghanaian economy, industrialisation, agriculture and health in the country's first - ever inter-party presidential debate sponsored by TV Africa.

Isa Dansalla, a founding member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, who recently decamped to the Peoples Democratic, PDP, in Kaduna State, has highlighted reasons former Vice President deserves to be PDP's presidential flag bearer.

That was in 2007, as the flag bearer of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) against the late President Musa Yar» Adua of PDP.

This will be the second time this year the NPP flag - bearer is touching base with party supporters and other voters in the NPP stronghold.