The New Patriotic Party (NPP) will today, May 26, 2023 open nominations for its presidential primary.
Aspirants are expected to pick up their forms before the party closes nominations on June 24, 2023.
“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,” the statement said.
This development comes after the Party's National Executive Committee approved the timetable for their 2023 presidential and parliamentary primaries on April 3.
The Special Electoral College Elections, if any, will be held on August 26, 2023.
The National Congress for the election of the party’s presidential candidate will take place on November 4, 2023.
In addition, the party has also announced the timetable for parliamentary primaries for orphan constituencies and constituencies with sitting Members of Parliament (MPs).
The nominations for orphan constituencies will open on June 16, 2023, and close on July 14, 2023. Elections will take place from August 1, 2023, to December 2, 2023.
On the other hand, nominations for constituencies with sitting MPs will be opened on December 20, 2023, and closed on January 4, 2024. Elections will take place on February 24, 2024.
The NPP has advised all members who want to contest for the various positions to take note of the dates and adhere to the rules and regulations governing the primaries.
The party hopes that the elections will be conducted in a peaceful and transparent manner and that the best candidates will emerge victorious.