NDC Sets GH¢100,000 Filing Fee for National Chairman Aspirants

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has approved a filing fee of GH¢100,000 for aspirants seeking to contest the position of National Chairman in the party’s upcoming national executive elections.

The party’s Functional Executive Committee (FEC) has approved fees for 14 national executive positions, with the amount varying according to the office being contested.

Under the approved schedule, aspirants for the positions of National Vice Chairman and General Secretary will each pay GH¢80,000, while those seeking to become National Organiser will pay GH¢70,000.

The filing fee for National Vice Chairman and Deputy General Secretary positions is GH¢60,000 each. Aspirants for National Communication Officer will pay GH¢50,000.

Meanwhile, the National Youth Organiser and National Zongo Caucus Coordinator positions attract fees of GH¢40,000 each.

Candidates contesting the positions of Deputy National Organiser, Deputy National Communication Officer and Deputy National Youth Organiser will each pay GH¢30,000.

The same fee applies to the National Women’s Organiser and Deputy National Women’s Organiser positions, subject to the special provisions outlined for eligible candidates.

Membership of the National Executive Committee carries the lowest filing fee of GH¢10,000.

Online Payments and Nomination Forms

According to the approved arrangements, payments must be made online through the party’s designated platform, forms.

In addition to the filing fees, each aspirant is required to pay GH¢2,000 to obtain a nomination form.

Concessions for Women and Persons with Disabilities

The approved fee structure includes concessions for female aspirants and persons with disabilities (PWDs).

Under the arrangement, female candidates and persons with disabilities will pay 50 per cent of the approved filing fees for the various positions.

However, the concession does not apply to the positions of National Women’s Organiser and Deputy National Women’s Organiser, according to the stated provisions

The approved fee schedule forms part of the NDC’s preparations for its internal elections to select national officers responsible for overseeing the party’s administration and organisational activities.