The Presidential Elections Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced to all stakeholders in the upcoming November 4, 2023, Presidential Election that the deadline for the submission of proxy applications is Friday, October 13, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.
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.
The party stated that a delegate nominating a proxy should indicate clearly their category, provide details of their full name and telephone contact, and attach copies of their voter identification card and party membership card.
For the purpose of clarity, it is further 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.
“We wish to inform members 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,” the statement said.
