The following is the profile of Dr Edward Nasigrie Mahama, presidential candidate of the People's National Convention (PNC) as provided by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA).

Date of Birth: 15th April 1945
Place of Birth: Sumniboma, near Nalerigu, Northern
Region
Family: Married to Mrs. Comfort Mahama (nee Tapang), Superintendent Pharmacist, with 4 children

Education
* Tamale Secondary School 1960-1965: 'O' Level
* University of Ghana 1965-1966: Preliminary Science
* University of Ghana Medical School 1966-1972: M.B. Ch.B
* Passed the USA Educational Council for Foreign Medical Graduates: 1972

Work Experience
* Primary Health Care Physician, Baptist Medical Centre, Nalerigu 1974-1976
* Resident/Chief Resident, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Columbus Hospital Chicago, USA 1977-1980
* Staff Physician, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Board of Health, City of Chicago and Clinical Instructor in Obstetrics and Gyanecology, Northwestern University, USA 1978-1990
* Lecturer and Consultant, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital 1990

Special Appointments
* Director, Superior Medical Associates 1985-1990
* President and Medical Director, Superior Medical Centre, Accra
* Elected Fellow, West African College of Surgeons 1994

Political Career
* Member, Mamprusi District Council 1975-1976
* PNC Presidential Candidate 1996, 2000, 2004,

Ms. Petra Maria Amegashie, vice presidential candidate
Date of Birth: 4th September, 1959
Place of Birth: Keta, Volta Region
Family: One son

Education
* Keta Roman Catholic School
* OLA Girls Secondary School, Ho
* Tema Secondary School, Tema
* K & T Evangelism
* Mission Ad Gentes in Rome

Work Experience
* Secretary, National Catholic Secretariat
* Coordinator a Programme, Mission Ad Gentes in Rome
* Director of Reservations, Novotel Hotel
* Special Assistant to the CEO of Baywater Contract Mining