NPP Opens Flagbearer Nominations With GH¢100K Form Fee and GH¢500K Filing Charge
Accra, Ghana – July 29, 2025 – The New Patriotic Party (NPP) officially launched its nomination process for the 2028 presidential flagbearer contest, announcing a GH¢100,000 non‑refundable nomination fee and a GH¢500,000 filing fee for aspiring candidates.
Aspirants Face High Financial Entry Threshold
The NPP has officially opened its internal contest for the 2028 flagbearer race. In an announcement delivered by General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong, nominations will run from July 29 to August 28, 2025. Prospective candidates are required to pay a GH¢100,000 nomination fee, followed by a GH¢500,000 filing fee, both through banker’s draft to the party headquarters in Accra.(turn0search6, turn0search0)
Debate Over Inclusivity and Financial Barriers
While the NPP defends the high fees as necessary to cover administrative costs and deter unserious bids, critics argue that it limits participation to financially privileged individuals and undermines grassroots candidates. The combined GH¢600,000 cost is expected to spark debate over inclusivity in internal democratic processes.
Timeline and Flagbearer Election Date Confirmed
Nomination forms will be available starting July 29, with the submission window closing on August 28, 2025. The party is set to announce its presidential candidate on January 31, 2026, allowing ample time for internal campaigning and eventual consolidation.
Key Candidates Expected in the Race
Likely contenders include former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Kennedy Agyapong, Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, and Bryan Acheampong. The protracted timeline is intended to unify party members and streamline preparations for the 2028 national election.
Source: My News Ghana
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