The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has initiated the nomination process for prospective parliamentary candidates in constituencies where the party currently holds incumbent Members of Parliament (MPs). 

The nomination period, running until December 25, 2023, will be succeeded by the final phase of the internal election slated for January 27, 2024.

A cadre of contenders, including Michael Oquaye Jr., Roni Nicol, Hayford Siaw, Alois Mohl, and Bice Osei Kuffuor, popularly known as Obour, have declared their intention to compete for the party's representation in constituencies such as Dome-Kwabenya, Ablekuma West, Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Nandom, and Asante Akyem South, respectively. 

Additional aspirants like Kwasi Kwaning-Bosompem, retired Commissioner of Police Alex Mensah for Bekwai, and Raphael Agyapong for Bantama are also gearing up for the internal competition.

A notable focal point is the Fomena constituency, where the incumbent, Andrew Asiamah Amoako, secured victory as an independent candidate after departing from the NPP. 

This development sparks interest in how many sitting MPs will seek re-election.

In readiness for the nominations, a statement from the NPP's General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua, stressed that no aspirant should face hindrances in obtaining nomination forms. 

Those encountering challenges at the constituency level can procure forms at the regional secretariat or download them from the party's website.

Nomination forms are priced at GH¢3,000, accompanied by a non-refundable filing fee of GH¢35,000. 

Women, Persons with Disabilities, and youth (aged 18-40) will benefit from a 50% rebate on the filing fee.

 Moreover, aspirants must remit a non-refundable Development Fee of GH¢40,000, with all payments to be made in a Banker's Draft payable to the NPP National Headquarters in Accra.

A National Parliamentary Appeals Committee will handle appeals from disqualified aspirants from January 10 to January 12, 2024, and the deadline for appeal submissions is set for January 9, 2024.