The Electoral Commission (EC) is set to open nominations for the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections on Monday, September 9.
The nominations will be closed on Friday, September 13.
In a press release issued on Thursday, August 1, the Commission said candidates can download nomination forms from the EC’s website from Friday, August 2.
The filing fee for presidential candidates is set at GH¢100,000, with a reduced fee of GH¢75,000 for female candidates and persons with disabilities.
For parliamentary candidates, the filing fee is GH¢10,000, with a reduced fee of GH¢7,500 for female candidates and persons with disabilities.
“Payment shall be by Banker’s draft and addressed to the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission.”
Nomination forms will be accepted daily between 9:00 am and 12:00 noon, and again from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm during the nomination period.
The EC further mentioned that, all matters concerning the presidential elections should be directed to the EC Chairperson, while issues related to parliamentary elections should be addressed to the Returning Officers of the constituencies.
“All enquiries relating to the Presidential Election should be addressed to the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission and the Parliamentary Elections to the Returning Officers of the Constituencies where the Candidates seek election,” it concluded
Read the statement below: