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The seven candidates vying to lead the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2016 presidential elections balloted for positions on the ballot paper on Tuesday morning.<\/p>\n

Former Trade and Industry Minister, Dr. Kofi Konadu Apraku picked the number one spot on the ballot followed by Stephen Asamoah Boateng with Francis Addai Nimoh at the third position.<\/p>\n

Kofi Osei Ameyaw will be\u00a0 fourth on the paper while John Kwadwo Alan Kyerematen and Nana Akufo-Addo will be\u00a0 fifth and at sixth respectively.<\/p>\n

Joe Ghartey will occupy the seventh position.<\/p>\n

Nana Akufo Addo, who led the party for the 2008 and 2012 elections and Stephen Asamoah Boateng, a former minister of information, were present at the short ceremony at the party\u2019s headquarters in Accra.<\/p>\n

The rest of the contestants had their representatives pick for them.<\/p>\n

Speaking on Citi Prime News<\/strong>, the former Information Minister said the second spot was a sign of victory for him.<\/p>\n

\u2018\u2019I am happy with the number two position; God is going to make a change, no ordinary change, but a refreshing change\u2026,\u2019\u2019 he added.<\/p>\n

A Special Delegates Congress for the election of a presidential candidate has been scheduled for August 31, 2014.<\/p>\n

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By: citifmonline.com\/Ghana<\/p>\n

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