The leadership of the National Democratic Party, (NDC) is set to elect the party’s flagbearer on May 6, 2023.
The Functional Executive Committee (FEC) of the NDC proposed the date at a meeting held on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Party executives and faithful are waiting to know who their leads the party in 2024.
The party will open nominations next month, from Monday, February 22 to Wednesday, February 24. Persons wanting to lead the party will have to pick forms after the said date. Before the release of the date, some party faithful declared their support for ex-president Mahama.
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Aspirants will be given between Monday, March 20 and Wednesday, March 22 to file their forms. The filing fee is estimated to be around GH¢500,000 with the forms to go for GH¢30,000.
Interested aspirants with grievances will have up to Thursday, April 6 to appeal any decisions from the vetting committee after which the primaries will be held.
The National Executive Committee (NEC) has warned flagbearer hopefuls to conduct their campaigns devoid of insults and accusations.
The party’s national executive elections in December degenerated into a smear campaign with the Council of Elders gravely concerned.
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Council wishes to remind all contestants that acting contrary to laid down rules and regulations will carry severe sanctions, including disqualification of any contestant,” it said in a statement ahead of the 10th National Delegates Congress at the Accra Sports Stadium.
All contestants are reminded that the party stands supreme and this will not be sacrificed for the personal interest of any contestant, delegate or party member.
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