The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has pegged the filing fee for aspiring candidates in its upcoming primaries to select a flagbearer for the 2024 presidential election at GHS50,000.
In a statement issued today, Thursday, May 25, the NPP said nomination forms for the primaries will be available from May 26 to June 24.
It said a Special Electoral College Elections is scheduled for August 26, if needed.
The party's National Congress will be held on November 4 to elect presidential candidate.
According to the statement signed by General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong, "An Aspiring Presidential Candidate shall obtain the Nomination Forms after payment of a non-refundable nomination fee of Fifty Thousand Ghana Cedis (GHC 50000.00) only, through a Bankers Draft issued to the NEW PATRIOTIC PARTY NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, ACCRA as payee."
The NPP said it is "determined to hold a free, fair, transparent and peaceful presidential primary election and urges all stakeholders to help make this a reality."
Find below, a full copy of the statement;
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