The Presidential Elections Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced that the deadline for the submission of proxy applications in respect of the flagbearer race slated for November 4, 2023, is Friday, October 13, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.
A press release signed by the Secretary to the Presidential Election Committee, Mr William Yamoah, said, “The particulars of a proxy voter should include, but are not limited to, the full name, telephone contact, and photocopies of the nominated individual’s voter identification card and party membership card.
A delegate nominating a proxy should indicate their category, provide details of their full name and telephone contact, and attach copies of their voter identification card and party membership card.”
The statement dated October 6, 2023, emphasized that:
To successfully file for a proxy, one should show proof of absence or the cause of one’s inability to be physically present at the voting center.
An affidavit or a declaration from a Commissioner of Oath must accompany every application.
All proxy applications should be filed in person at the NPP Headquarters located at Asylum Down, Accra, or submitted directly to the Secretary to the Presidential Elections Committee via email at yamolliam@yahoo.com.
The release noted that the proxy list will be published for public consumption and verification.
“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 concluded.
Over 900 super delegates of the NPP will go to the polls to elect a flagbearer on November 4, 2023. After the first contest held on August 26, 2023, 4 out of the 10 aspirants, who qualified for the next stage, are set to compete for the slot. They are; Dr. Addai-Nimoh, Kennedy Agyapong, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto and Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.
