Candidate verification will be conducted from Monday, March 27, 2023 to Wednesday, March 29, 2023.
After vetting, candidates who have problems with the vetting process will have the opportunity to appeal from March 30, 2023 to April 6, 2023 after which the election will be held on May 13.
In addition, parliamentary aspirants will pay GH¢ 5,000 as nomination fee while the filing fee is pegged at GH¢ 40,000.
Interestingly, several new faces in the party have chosen their nomination forms to contest as parliamentary candidates in various constituencies across the country.
We, at Pulse Ghana, have listed seven (7) new candidates and the constituencies they are contesting.
Edem Agbana: The former Deputy Organizer of the National Youth has picked up the nomination form to contest as a Ketu Utara parliamentary candidate.
He hopes to reach Ketu North MP, Mr James Klutse Avedzi.
Mr. Edem Abgana explained in a lengthy Facebook post why he will not run for any position in the upcoming national elections, despite being persuaded by many party opinion leaders.
According to him, he took the decision after the 2020 general election after consulting some elders in the party.
“This is not an easy time to wait for God. Fast forward, God gave us the necessary signs, and we decided not to contest for the national position this year.
“Many people were disappointed, I was called by some elders and party leaders, and I had to answer a lot of questions. Fast forward, here, I did not choose the form for the national executive position. I am very grateful to the NDC for the opportunity to serve as DNYO.
“We are starting to work on our next project – to represent the people of North Ketu as Members of Parliament. The enormity of the work ahead scared me at first, but there is something about God, when he gives you direction, he makes provision for you,” he said.
Charles Asiedu: The son of the NDC Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia will contest as a Parliamentary candidate for Tano South constituency.
He holds a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership and Governance from the University of Ghana Business School. He is also a product of the Ghana Institute of Journalism.
He holds a certificate in Political Leadership and Party Organization from the Ghana NDC Institute of Social Democracy.
Dr. Titus Beyuo: The former General Secretary of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) is contesting the primary election in Lambussie-Karni Constituency in the Upper West Region.
He said the decision was made after a period of introspection and extensive consultation with family, friends and critical stakeholders.
Mr. Sadiq Abdulai: The CEO of 3 Music Network, has announced his intention to contest for a parliamentary seat in the general election in 2024.
Sadiq will be a candidate for Member of Parliament for Okaikoi Central Constituency on a National Democratic Congress ticket.
Linda Assibi Awuni: Engineers have announced their decision to contest the NDC primaries in Adentan Constituency.
In a statement announcing his intentions, the KNUST alumnus said the venture “is borne out of my determination to ensure better leadership for Adentan Constituency and Ghana under HE John Dramani Mahama in 2025 and beyond.”
Mrs. Awuni is confident that her donation will be directed towards helping the opposition party secure electoral victory in 2024.
Emmanuel Kojo Jones-Mensah: The young businessman got the nomination to contest in Keta Constituency in the Volta Region.
“I’ve officially taken it [forms for] the upcoming NDC parliament in Keta is scheduled for May 13,” he said.
“When I decided to enter parliament, I was aware of the current state of underdevelopment, alarming poverty levels, youth unemployment, failing education standards and the general decadence of Keta Constituency, which calls for a paradigm shift. .”
Fred Nuama: Actor and business mogul Fred Nuamah is seeking to contest the National Democratic Congress parliamentary slot for Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency.
He is the founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Movie Awards, an annual award show that recognizes excellence in the Ghanaian film industry.