NPP to Conduct Elections for National Officers on October 3rd

The former Campaign Manager of Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, Hon Opare Ansah has announced October 3rd as the
stipulated date to organize the elections for national officeers of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
He made the announcement at a Press Conference at the party headquarters in Accra.
This is to pave way for the exercise which will be supervised by the Electoral Commission of Ghana to elect new
officers for the administration of party.
The positions to be contested are: Chairman and his three Vice Chairmen;  General Secretary, National Organizer,
Youth Organizer, Women Organizer, and Nasara Coordinator etc.
The Fees for the contest are: Chairman – GHC 50,000.00,  Vice Chairman – GHC 35,000.00, General Secretary –
GHC 25,000.00 and all others GHC 10,000.00c and GHC 8,000.00 for women and Nasara wings respectfully.
Madam Cecelia Abena Dapaa is the chairman with other members of the Vetting Committee that will scrutinize the
process.
Hon Opare Ansah told the press that prospective contestants are to pick forms from the headquarters on the 13th of
September and pay for the forms to fill it and submit it on time.
Contestants must meet all the requirements spelt out for the competition by the party constitution, failure of which
can lead to disqualification.
However, if for some reason one is disqualified, one can appeal against the decision at an appeals committee for
redress if he/she feels wrongly treated.
He appealed against indecency and indiscipline in the run up to the elections so that sanity will prevail before during
and after the elections. This is to ensure unity and oneness that party needs so badly at this crucial time.
In case of deadlock, any mistake or misunderstanding by the appeals committee, the affected can person appeal to
the National Executive Committee or Council of Elders for final settlement of the issue.
He advised the contestants to play strictly by the party constitution and electoral rules and avoid any commotion or
confusion during campaign to ensure peaceful and friendly elections for the party to be in good standing for the
2028 elections.
He intimidated that the party is at the cross roads and it needs peace and harmony from all contestants and their
supporters who have decided to avail themselves for the good of the party at this crucial time. He expressed the hope
that things will be done right to ensure a smooth victory.
He was accompanied by Madam Oboshie Sai Koffie, Abena Osei Asare and Anthony Abayifa Karbo.