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Manhyia South: NPP to find NAPO’s replacement on July 14

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has opened nominations for aspiring candidates who wish to contest in the parliamentary primary for the Manhyia South constituency.

The party has initiated the nomination process to find a replacement for its Member of Parliament, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, who has been officially announced as the running mate for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.

According to the party’s statement, nominations for aspiring parliamentary candidates (APCs) will begin on Monday, July 8, 2024, with a deadline for submission set for Tuesday, July 9, 2024.

Election day is scheduled for Sunday, July 14, 2024.

All aspiring candidates are to pick up their nomination forms after paying a non-refundable application fee of GH₵3,000 in a banker’s draft payable to the NPP National Headquarters in Accra.

The aspiring candidates are also required to pay a non-refundable filing fee of GH₵35,000 in a banker’s draft to ensure full compliance with the nomination procedures.

The party has, however, granted candidates who are women and persons living with disabilities a 50% rebate on the filing fees.

They will pay a non-refundable fee of GH₵17,500.

The statement clarified that persons classified as youth are those falling within the age bracket of 18 to 40.

The Elections Committee (EC) designated to oversee the electoral process comprises seven key persons, including Chairperson Danquah Smith Butey, Vice Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, and Secretary Evans Nimako, among others.

Furthermore, the NPP has enacted comprehensive rules and regulations aimed at governing the conduct of the forthcoming parliamentary primary election.

Source: rainbowradionline.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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