The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced guidelines for its parliamentary primaries ahead of the by-election in the Tamale Central Constituency in the Northern Region.
A statement signed by the party’s General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, outlined the procedures aspirants are required to follow in order to contest.
The by-election follows the passing of the Member of Parliament, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, in the helicopter crash of August 6.
Per the guidelines, nomination forms will be available at the NDC’s Northern Regional Office, where completed forms are also to be submitted. After vetting, a certified delegates list will be issued to all approved aspirants.
The party indicated that aspirants must pay a non-refundable nomination fee of GH¢5,000. In addition, a filing fee of GH¢40,000 is required, payable only in cash into the party’s official account at UMB Bank, Adabraka Branch.
Female aspirants and persons with disabilities will enjoy a 50 percent reduction on the filing fee. The party stressed that cheques and bankers’ drafts will not be accepted, insisting that all payments be made directly into the designated account.
An official timetable has been attached to the guidelines, and the NDC has urged aspirants and stakeholders to strictly observe the deadlines. The statement also called for fairness, unity, and decorum throughout the process.
Meanwhile, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced that it will not field any candidate for the by-election, which the Electoral Commission (EC) has set for September 30.
