NDC sets filing fees for national executive elections, with chairman aspirants paying GH¢100,000

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has introduced filing fees for its national executive elections, with candidates for the National Chairman position obliged to pay GH¢100,000. The fee structure, approved by the party’s Functional Executive Committee (FEC), applies to 14 positions. Each candidate must also submit a GH¢2,000 nomination form.

Aspirants vying for the General Secretary role will be required to pay GH¢80,000, while those aiming for the National Organiser position will face a GH¢70,000 filing fee. The Deputy General Secretary position demands a GH¢60,000 payment. Candidates seeking the National Communication Officer role will pay GH¢50,000, and those running for National Youth Organiser and National Zongo Caucus Coordinator posts will each pay GH¢40,000.

The fee for Deputy National Organiser, Deputy National Communication Officer, and Deputy National Youth Organiser positions stands at GH¢30,000 apiece. The National Women’s Organiser and Deputy National Women’s Organiser roles also carry a GH¢30,000 filing fee, with special provisions for female candidates with disabilities. The lowest filing fee on the schedule is GH¢10,000 for membership of the National Executive Committee.

Female aspirants and individuals with disabilities will receive a 50% reduction in filing fees for all positions except the National Women’s Organiser and Deputy National Women’s Organiser roles. Payments are to be submitted online through the party’s designated platform, forms.ghanandc.com.