The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has scheduled Saturday, April 13, 2024, as the date for the Parliamentary Candidate election for the Ejisu constituency by-election, following the passing of the MP and Deputy Finance Minister, John Ampontuah Kumah.

In a statement released by the party's General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, interested parliamentary aspirants are invited to purchase and submit their nomination forms at the constituency party office between Tuesday, April 2, and Thursday, April 4, 2024.

To obtain Nomination Forms, aspiring candidates are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of GHȼ3,000 in bankers draft, payable to the New Patriotic Party National Headquarters, Accra. Additionally, candidates must pay a non-refundable filing fee of GHȼ35,000 in bankers draft, also payable to the NPP National Headquarters, Accra.

However, the statement stipulates that Women, Youth (aged between 18 and 40 years), and Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) will receive a 50% discount on the filing fees, with a requirement to pay GHȼ17,500.

The approved timeline for the Ejisu by-election by the NPP is as follows:

Opening of Nomination: Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Closing of Nomination: Thursday, April 4, 2024

Election Date: Saturday, April 13, 2024

An Election Committee (EC) has been established by the party to oversee the process, comprising:

Mr. Danquah Smith Butey (Chairman)

Mr. Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Vice Chairman)

Hon. Patricia Appiagyei

Mad. Martha Kodua

Mr. Evans Nimako (Secretary)

Chairperson of the Constituency Council of Elders

All Constituency Executives (Ex-officio members)

The NPP also announced the approval of detailed rules and regulations governing the parliamentary primary, which will be made available to stakeholders.