NPP to find NAPO's replacement on July 14

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has opened nominations for aspiring candidates who wish to contest in the parliamentary primary for the Manhyia South constituency.

The party has initiated the nomination process to find a replacement for its Member of Parliament, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, who has been officially announced as the running mate for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.

According to the party's statement, nominations for aspiring parliamentary candidates (APCs) will begin on Monday, July 8, 2024, with a deadline for submission set for Tuesday, July 9, 2024.

Election day is scheduled for Sunday, July 14, 2024.

All aspiring candidates are to pick up their nomination forms after paying a non-refundable application fee of GH₵3,000 in a banker's draft payable to the NPP National Headquarters in Accra.

The aspiring candidates are also required to pay a non-refundable filing fee of GH₵35,000 in a banker's draft to ensure full compliance with the nomination procedures.

The party has, however, granted candidates who are women and persons living with disabilities a 50% rebate on the filing fees.

They will pay a non-refundable fee of GH₵17,500.

The statement clarified that persons classified as youth are those falling within the age bracket of 18 to 40.

The Elections Committee (EC) designated to oversee the electoral process comprises seven key persons, including Chairperson Danquah Smith Butey, Vice Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, and Secretary Evans Nimako, among others.

Furthermore, the NPP has enacted comprehensive rules and regulations aimed at governing the conduct of the forthcoming parliamentary primary election.