Founder and General Overseer of the International Central Gospel Church, Â Pastor Mensa Otabil has been named as the most influential person in Ghana in 2015 by e.TV Ghana.
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 President John Mahama placed 14th while his main contender in the upcoming presidential elections, New Patriotic Party (NPP) Flagbearer, Nana Akufo-Addo placed fourth.
Managing Director of Global Media Alliance Broadcast Company (GMABC) operators of e.TV Ghana, Akwasi Agyeman together with Head of Corporate Communications and Brand Marketing at GMABC and host of State of the Nation show, Kwame Gyan exclusively unveiled the 100 Most Influential Ghanaians on the list which included politicians, clergy, footballers, business people, traditional rulers and journalistsÂ
The Ghana’s Most Influential Awards is aimed at recognizing and celebrating the top 100 Most Influential Ghanaian personalities as voted by the general public. They consist of individuals whose works have positively impacted society and their community. After publib nominations were opened in November, the lists was compiled and the review process started.
Public nominations were scored 40% and the GMI Committee consisting of editors, producers, and representatives of audit firm PKF & Associates scored 60% of the total. Nominees were rated on 5 key metrics and the results were collated and analyzed with the assistance of PKF & Associates.
They partnered with e.TV Ghana to authenticate the voting and weighting process. The various personalities will be awarded ata ceremony on June 30 in Accra.
Below is the top 10 on the Ghana’s Most Influential (GMI) – 2015 list:
1. Pastor Mensa Otabil
2. Patrick Awuah
3. Anas Aremeyaw Anas
4. Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo-Addo
5. J.A Kufuor
6. Mike Nyinaku
7. Bright Simons
8. Dr.Mahamud Bawumia
9. Dr. Paa Kwesi Nduom
10. Ace Ankomah