United National Convention
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The United National Convention (UNC) was a political party
in Ghana
during the Third Republic (1979–1981).
In the elections held on 18 June 1979 UNC presidential candidate William Ofori Atta
won 17.4% of the vote and the party won 13 of 140 seats in the National Assembly.
Political party
A political party is a political organization that typically seeks to influence government policy, usually by nominating their own candidates and trying to seat them in political office. Parties participate in electoral campaigns, educational outreach or protest actions...
in Ghana
Ghana
Ghana , officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country located in West Africa. It is bordered by Côte d'Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east, and the Gulf of Guinea to the south...
during the Third Republic (1979–1981).
In the elections held on 18 June 1979 UNC presidential candidate William Ofori Atta
William Ofori Atta
Nana William Ofori Atta was a founding member of the United Gold Coast Convention and was one of "The Big Six" detained by the British colonial government in Ghana...
won 17.4% of the vote and the party won 13 of 140 seats in the National Assembly.