Addressing a press conference at the NPP headquarters in Accra, Committee Chairman Joseph Osei-Owusu said the exercise covered all constituencies and external branches of the party.

He revealed that all presidential aspirants would receive the provisional voter register on Thursday, November 13, 2025, allowing a two-week period for verification and feedback before finalisation.

“The nationwide voter album verification and validation exercise has been successfully concluded. In the interest of transparency and fairness, all aspirants will be furnished with the provisional voter register on Thursday, November 13, 2025, for verification and feedback,” he stated.

Mr. Osei-Owusu noted that while minor administrative discrepancies, such as spelling errors and omissions, were identified, they did not compromise the integrity or credibility of the register and were being corrected. He also confirmed that delegates who had passed away or forfeited their membership had been removed, in line with the party’s constitution.

The five aspirants vying for the NPP flagbearer slot are Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, and Kwabena Agyei Agyepong.

To ensure transparency, the Committee outlined several measures, including exclusive election-day security by the Ghana Police Service, strict access control at voting centres, and full oversight by the Electoral Commission (EC). The EC will supervise the printing, distribution, and monitoring of ballot papers and enforce operational guidelines to guarantee a credible and peaceful election.

Ahead of the primaries, the Committee will meet with aspirants, the EC, the Police Service, and the National Council of Elders to sign a peace pact.

Mr. Osei-Owusu reaffirmed the Committee’s commitment to a free, fair, and transparent process, urging party members and the media to avoid spreading misinformation that could undermine confidence in the elections.

“Together, we will uphold the NPP’s tradition of democratic excellence and institutional discipline,” he assured.

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Apart from 12 registered political parties, 27 individuals have also picked up codes to download the presidential forms to contest as independent presidential candidates, a highly placed source at the EC told Graphic Online’s Albert K. Salia on Wednesday [September 4, 2024].

However, as is the convention, not all the aspirants, including some political parties, will submit the nomination forms from September 9 to September 13, 2024.

The completed presidential nomination forms are to be delivered at the Head Office of the EC between the hours of 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. as well as between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. each day, while that of parliamentary aspirants would be delivered at the district offices of the EC.

Political parties

The 12 political parties that have picked up the nomination forms include the New Patriotic Party (NPP), the National Democratic Congress (NDC), the Convention People’s Party (CPP), the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), the Great Consolidated Popular Party (GCPP), and the All People’s Congress (APC).

The rest are the People’s National Convention (PNC), the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), the Ghana Union Movement (GUM), the National Democratic Party (NDP), the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) and the Progressive Alliance for Ghana (PAG).

Independent aspirants

Among the independent aspirants who received passcodes from the EC are George Twum-Barim-Adu, Samuel Apea-Danquah, Alan K. Kyerematen, Nana Kwame Bediako, Jacob Osei Yeboah and Richard Sumah.

The others are Kofi Koranteng, Desmond Abrefa, Dr Agnes Ayisha, Dr Nii Amu Darko, Wilberforce Andrews, Nana Stephens, Rev. Samuel Worlanyo and T. K. Amenya.

The list also includes Robert Roy Reindorf, Paul Perkoh, Seth Ntim Agyarko, Stephen Atubiga, Janet Asana Nabla, Sam Ankrah, Nana Ohene Aggrey Bentsil Djan and Tom Asiseh.

The rest are Kenneth Kwame Asamoah, Tawiah N. Hemans, Muhammad Abdullah, James Kwasi Oppong and Isaac Wiafe Ofori.

A disqualified candidate can appeal against the decision of the EC, while the list of those qualified would be made known after the receipt of nominations.

Forms

The EC made the nomination forms available on its website for both presidential and parliamentary aspirants on August 2, 2024, to give them enough time to fill the forms and effect any corrections in case mistakes are made in filling the forms.

Political parties with provisional certificates are not qualified to contest as political parties until they get their final certificates from the EC, the source maintained.

Context

The availability of the forms and the fees charged are in pursuance of Regulations 6, 7 and 8 of the Public Elections Regulations, 2020 (C.I. 127).

The EC maintained the 2020 elections filing fees for presidential candidates at GH¢100,000 and GH¢10,000 for parliamentary candidates.

However, female presidential candidates and persons with disability are required to pay GH¢75,000, while female candidates and persons with disability seeking to contest as Members of Parliament (MP) are required to pay GH¢7,500.

Return of forms

The C.I 127 provides that a candidate for election as President shall be nominated on the official nomination forms of the commission and the completed presidential nomination forms for each candidate for President “shall be signed by the candidate and not less than two persons who were registered voters of each district assembly.”

In a statement earlier, the EC said the completed forms should designate the person to serve as Vice-President. The nomination forms shall be in quadruplicate and shall be delivered personally by the presidential candidate or any two of the registered voters who signed the nomination forms for the candidate.

“In addition to the completed nomination forms, the candidate shall submit four copies of a recent post-card (bust sized) photograph against a red background showing the full face and ears of the candidate to the Returning Officer,” the EC added.

The Chairperson of the EC serves as the Returning Officer for the presidential election.

Source: Graphic.com

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This terrifying phenomenon, deeply entrenched in both public and private sectors, has cast a shadow over various facets of our country’s progress, spanning socio-economic, educational, governance, health, security, and agricultural domains.

A disconcerting revelation is the alleged endorsement of corruption by officialdom, with the complicity and support of ordinary Ghanaians, permeating all levels of society.

The exorbitant nomination and filing fees demanded by political parties further exacerbate this issue, making it nearly impossible for individuals without substantial resources to vie for the positions of the presidency or parliament.

While political parties organize opulent rallies, the funding behind such extravagance remains shrouded in mystery, raising concerns among conscientious members of society.

The lack of public records detailing the financing of political activities, coupled with undisclosed sources of funding for candidates, contradicts established guidelines on political funding in Ghana.

In addition to the substantial sums parties charge aspiring candidates, the Electoral Commission imposes additional fees, creating a financial barrier for those seeking political office.

There are persistent allegations that undisclosed sources significantly contribute to financing political activities in Ghana, potentially fueling corruption through dubious contracts and appointments once the supported party or candidate attains power.

The call for disclosure of funding sources gains resonance, particularly in light of the emergence of Nana Kwame Bediako, known as Cheddar, as the face behind the rapidly growing Third Force, capturing the hearts of many, especially the youth.

While questioning the funding sources of Cheddar is pertinent, it becomes problematic when selective scrutiny ignores other influential figures in the political landscape.

It is imperative for Ghanaians to boldly demand answers from all politicians seeking votes to lead the nation.

This collective effort serves as the first step towards fostering accountability, urging leaders to justify their actions and decisions.

Sustaining this advocacy will help streamline political activities, addressing the waning accountability that threatens our democracy.

Failure to hold elected officials accountable jeopardizes our cherished democracy, as unchecked impunity begets lawlessness and violence. Responsible accountability, however, can mitigate corruption, foster equality, alleviate economic hardships, and compel the government to be more responsive to citizens’ needs.

As responsible citizens, let us not merely be spectators; instead, let us demand accountability now to secure a collective and prosperous tomorrow.

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He said anything short of this, will compel delegates to deny them their votes.

Alhaji Iddrisu Sulemana, who said this during an interview with Myjoyonline at Damongo in the Savannah region, said, “The NPP is known for its use of clean and respectable language during general elections, and this must reflect in our internal election, and that’s why we should not entertain any dirty campaign from any of the aspirants.”

“If they aim to lead our great NPP to break the eight, then their focus must equally be to ensure that their campaigns are decorous and on good strategies devoid of personal attacks”, Mr Iddrisu Sulemana insisted.

The Regional Chairman said the party remains united under his leadership in the region in contributing their quota towards ‘breaking the 8′, and expects likewise from all the aspirants during and after the presidential primary.

He also congratulated the 10 aspirants for a successful vetting, adding that his base is ever ready to receive all aspirants in their campaigns as part of efforts towards the historic victory of the party come 2024.

“Our opponents are keenly watching and listening to all the aspirants, and any negative thing outside there will be used against the party in the general election, and that is why we are out to prevent it. We love all and will stand solidly behind anyone the delegates will endorse,” he said.

He said the party, in no doubt, remains a formidable force going into 2024.

It will address the issue of some aspirants coming out early to test the waters while the restrictions will also help the party focus on delivering its mandate as a government.

The General Secretary of the NPP, Mr John Boadu, who announced this at a press conference in Techiman last Tuesday, said regional executives from the Greater Accra, Ashanti, Bono, Bono East and Ahafo regions, have endorsed the proposals of the national executives to come out with such rules and regulations.

Presidential candidate

He said that the recent jostling for positions in the party was too early and unnecessary.

According to him, with the party in government, elections for the party’s flag bearer position could only take place 11 months to the next elections in 2024.

Mr Boadu explained that the performance of President Akufo-Addo would enable anybody who became flag bearer of the party to win the 2024 elections.

Before the press conference, the national executives led by the national chairman of the party, Mr Freddie Blay, met the regional and constituency executives to thank them for the hard work exhibited during the just ended general election leading to the victory of the party.

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Eight-year cycle

Mr Boadu explained that the national executive would remain focused in its quest to break the eight-year cycle and was not bothered about the person who would lead the party now.

He said the party was working hard through the grassroots to break the eight-year cycle in Ghanaian politics, explaining that the party was not taking anything for granted.

He said the eight-year cycle was unhealthy for the country and expressed confidence that Ghanaians would retain the NPP in power to break the eight-year jinx in 2024.

Registration

He announced that the party would next month begin a nationwide exercise to compile a new register of all its members.

The exercise, which will be conducted at all the party’s 38,000 polling stations in the country, will form part of the party’s restructuring and reorganisation efforts.

New members who desire to join the party will also be encouraged to register.

Mr Boadu said the date for the official commencement would be announced after the party’s National Executive Committee met to adopt the proposed modalities for its rollout.

Mr Boadu, therefore, urged members of the party and prospective members to take advantage of the registration exercise to get their details captured in the membership register.

The register, he said, shall be kept at the polling station level and updated every six months in line with Article 3(10) of the NPP constitution.

Reclaim seats

During the meeting with the executives, Mr Blay challenged regional and constituency executives in the region to work hard to reclaim their lost seats, especially the Techiman North Constituency.

He charged the executives in the Bono, Bono East and Ahafo regions to go back to the drawing board to find out the cause of the loss of some seats in the three regions in order to correct their mistakes.