Siena:The National Democratic Congress has announced the official filing fees and guidelines for its upcoming national executive elections, detailing the financial requirements for candidates seeking various positions.
According to Ghana Web, aspirants for the position of National Chairman face the highest filing fee of GHS100,000. Those aiming for the role of General Secretary must pay GHS80,000, while candidates for National Vice Chairman and Deputy General Secretary positions will each pay GHS60,000.
Candidates for the National Organiser position are required to pay GHS70,000, and those contesting for National Communication Officer will pay GHS50,000. Filing fees for the National Youth Organiser, National Women's Organiser, and National Zongo Caucus Coordinator positions have been set at GHS40,000 each.
Aspirants for deputy positions, including Deputy National Organiser, Deputy National Communication Officer, Deputy National Youth Organiser, and Deputy National Women's Organiser, will pay GHS30,000. For National Executive Committee Member slots, the fee is GHS10,000. All aspirants must pay a flat rate of GHS2,000 to pick up nomination forms.
To promote inclusivity, the party has decided that female candidates and Persons with Disability will pay only 50% of the filing fees for all positions, with the exception of the Women's Organiser and Deputy Women's Organiser roles. Female candidates with disabilities contesting these roles will receive a similar reduction.
All payments must be completed online through the party's official portal.