If the idea is accepted by Congress, prospective candidates such as Kurt Okraku, George Afriyie, and Kojo Yankah, as well as other possible presidential candidates, may be required to pay GHC50,000 as a nomination fee in the 2017 Ghana Football Association (GFA) elections.
The GFA recently published a statement, signed by General Secretary Prosper Harrison Addo, on June 24th, suggesting a significant increase in the nomination price for Presidential contenders.
The proposed price of GHC50,000 is a 900% increase over the GHC5,000 levied during the previous elections in 2019.
Ghana’s football governing body explains the planned price increase by citing the rising costs of election administration, such as logistics, transportation, and lodging.
These expenses have clearly risen since the last election, forcing the GFA to demand a larger nomination price for future events.
Other nomination fee ideas include for aspirants to the Executive Council and Regional Football Associations (RFA) Chairmen to pay GHC15,000 and GHC10,000, up from GHC2,500 four years ago.
Aspirants for the RFA Executive Council, RFA Executive Council, District Chairmen, and District Executive Council may be charged GHC5,000, GHC2,000, GHC1,000, and GHC500.
Female applicants must pay 50% of the total price.
The ultimate decision on the proposed fee adjustment will be made by Congress, which is set to meet on Monday, July 10, 2023, in the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology’s Great Hall.
Members of Congress will deliberate on the issue and either approve or reject the revised value, taking into account the GFA’s reasoning as well as the financial ramifications for possible candidates.
Candidates and stakeholders are anxiously awaiting the outcome of Congress’ decision, which will have huge repercussions for the 2018 elections, as the GFA Presidential contest heats up.
Source: citisportsonline.com
