The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has set timelines for a parliamentary primary in preparation for an upcoming by-election in the Manhyia South Constituency of the Ashanti region.
The by-election has been triggered by the selection of Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the Minister for Energy and current Member of Parliament for the constituency, as the running mate for the NPP’s presidential candidate in the 2024 general elections.
Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, who is also the NPP’s Parliamentary Candidate for this year’s election, has a long history of serving the people of Manhyia South.
He was first elected as MP in 2008 and has been re-elected in 2012, 2016, and 2020.
The NPP’s approval of timelines for the parliamentary primary demonstrates their commitment to ensuring a smooth transition and continuity in representation for the people of Manhyia South.
In a statement issued by the General Secretary of the party, Justin Kodua Frimpong on Friday, July 5, the NPP said nominations will be opened on Monday, July 8, 2024, and end on Tuesday, July 9, 2024.
The primary will follow on Sunday, July 14, 2024.
The statement further said that an aspiring parliamentary candidate shall procure a nomination form after the payment of a non-refundable application fee of GH₵3,000.00.
“To successfully file the nomination, an APC shall pay a non-refundable filing fee of thirty-five thousand Ghana cedis (GH₵35,000.00) in Bankers Draft in favour of the NEW PATRIOTIC PARTY NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, ACCRA.”
Additionally, the NPP said women, youth and persons with disabilities (PWDs) will receive a 50 per cent rebate on the filing fees.
“This means they will be required to pay a non-refundable filing fee of seventeen thousand and five hundred Ghana cedis (GH₵17,500.00). To ensure clarity, we define a youth as an individual between the ages of 18 and 40,” the party added.
Meanwhile, the Electoral Commission is yet to announce a date for the by-election.
