The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has said that potential presidential candidates must pay a non-refundable nomination fee of 50,000 Ghana Cedis in order to get the nomination papers.
On Friday, May 26, the party will begin accepting nominations for its flag-bearer elections.
According to a news release released on Thursday, May 25, the deadline for nominations is Saturday, June 24.
Therefore, an aspirant for the presidency must pay a non-refundable nomination cost of $50,000 Ghana Cedis (GH$50,000.00) alone, according to the announcement. This money must be paid by banker's draft.
The whole party statement on the nominations is provided below.
Released Immediately
May 25, 2023
NPP ANNOUNCES NOMINATIONS FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION
NPP, the New Patriotic Party at its National Executive Committee (NEC) and National Council meetings held on Monday, April 3, 2023, approved the timelines for holding the party’s presidential primaries as follows:
Opening of Nominations- Friday, May 26, 2023
Closing of Nominations – Saturday, June 24, 2023
Special Electoral College Elections (if any) – Saturday, August 26, 2023
National Congress – Saturday, November 4, 2023.
Pursuant to the National Council timelines, the Party hereby announces, the opening of nomination for the presidential primary election. Nomination forms shall be obtained from the Office of the General Secretary at the Party Headquarters, Asylum Down, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (Monday to Friday).
Consequently, an Aspiring Presidential Candidate shall obtain the Nomination Forms after payment of a non-refundable nomination fee of Fifty Thousand Ghana Cedis (GH¢50, 000.00) only, through a Banker’s Draft issued to the NEW PATRIOTIC PARTY NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, ACCRA as payee.