NDC Sets GH¢100k Filing Fee for Chairman, GH¢80k for General Secretary Ahead of National Executive Elections

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced filing fees for aspirants contesting its upcoming national executive elections, with the National Chairman slot attracting the highest fee.

According to the Functional Executive Committee (FEC) of the party, aspirants vying for the National Chairman position will pay *GH¢100,000*, the highest among 14 positions up for grabs.

Aspirants for National Vice Chairman and General Secretary will each pay *GH¢80,000*, while those contesting for National Organiser will pay *GH¢70,000*.

The party said all payments are to be made online via its official portal, http://forms.ghanandc.com.

Per the approved schedule sighted, the fee structure is as follows:

- National Chairman - GH¢100,000

- General Secretary and National Vice Chairman - GH¢80,000 each

- National Organiser - GH¢70,000

- Deputy General Secretary and National Vice Chairman categories - GH¢60,000

- National Communication Officer - GH¢50,000

- National Youth Organiser and National Zongo Caucus Coordinator - GH¢40,000 each

- Deputy National Organiser, Deputy National Communication Officer, Deputy National Youth Organiser, National Women's Organiser and Deputy National Women's Organiser - GH¢30,000 each

- National Executive Committee (NEC) Member - GH¢10,000

In addition to the filing fees, all aspirants are required to pay *GH¢2,000* to obtain a nomination form.

The NDC has also announced concessions for female candidates and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Under the arrangement, women and PWDs will pay *50% of the approved fees* for all positions, except for the National Women's Organiser and Deputy Women's Organiser slots where the special provision does not apply.

The fees form part of preparations to elect national officers who will steer the affairs of the party for the next term.