Story by: Ishmael Barfi
In its quest to realize it’s break the 8 mantra in the next general elections, the ruling party, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has pegged the non-refundable nomination forms fees at Fifty Thousand Ghana Cedis (GH¢50, 000.00) for its Presidential primaries as it opens nominations today, Friday, May 26, 2023.
This follows the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) and National Council meetings held on Monday, April 3, 2023.
A statement signed by the NPP’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, dated 25th May 2023 said nominations will be open for nearly a month and close on Saturday, June 24, 2023.
Aspirants are directed to pick up nomination forms at the party’s headquarters in Asylum Down, Accra, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Monday to Friday and pay a non-refundable nomination fee of GH¢50,000.
“The Party is determined to hold a free, fair, transparent and a peaceful presidential primary election, and urges all stakeholders to help make this a reality,” parts of the statement read.
Below is the party’s full statement on the nominations
For Immediate Release
May 25, 2023
NEW PATRIOTIC PARTY (NPP) OPENS NOMINATIONS FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION
The New Patriotic Party (NPP), 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.
The Party is determined to hold a free, fair, transparent, and peaceful presidential primary election, and urges all stakeholders to help make this a reality.
Thank you.
JUSTIN KODUA FRIMPONG
GENERAL SECRETARY
Source: www.thenewindependentonline.com
