GENERAL
Hassan Ayariga Petitions EC Over Filing Fees.
Flagbearer of the All People’s Party (APC), Hassan Ayariga, has petitioned the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) over presidential and parliamentary filing fees.
He wants a 50 percent reduction of the GH₵100,000 and GH₵10,000 fee for presidential and parliamentary candidates respectively ahead of the December polls.
In a statement copied to Adwoaadubianews.com, Mr Ayariga cited how the COVID-19 pandemic had affected their ability to raise such huge sums to buttress his point.
“A 100% increment will compel some political parties that are financially handicapped to fall out of the presidential race,” the statement added.
Below is the full statement:
