NPP Flagbearer Election: October 13 is deadline for submission of proxy applications

With 26 days left to elect a flagbearer for the 2024 general elections, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has set Friday, October 13, 2023 as deadline for the submission of proxy applications.

A press statement signed and issued on Friday October 6 by the Secretary to the Presidential Election Committee, William Yamoah, said, a delegate nominating a proxy should indicate clearly their category, provide details of their full name, telephone contact, and attach copies of their voter identification card and party membership card.

Showing proof
The statement indicated that to successfully file for a proxy, one should show proof of absence or the cause of inability to be physically present at the voting centre.

Furthermore it stated: “An affidavit or a declaration from a Commissioner of Oath must accompany every application. “

Besides, all proxy applications should be filed in person at the NPP Headquarters at Asylum Down, Accra, or submitted directly to the Secretary to the Presidential Elections Committee via email at yamolliam@yahoo.com.

False declaration
The statement further emphasized that any suspected false declaration may be challenged and referred to the appropriate national institution for further investigation.

“Members are further informed that only delegates to the main Congress who are themselves eligible to vote in the Saturday, November 4, 2023, election shall have the right to vote by proxy,” it added.

Contestants
Four aspirants will be contesting for the presidential primary to elect the flagbearer for the party in the 2024 general elections. They are Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Francis Nimo, Kennedy Agyapong and Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto.