New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Treasurer, Dr. Charles Dwamena, has sent a clear and direct message to delegates, particularly Super Delegates, to settle all outstanding dues ahead of the upcoming Super Delegates election.
Dr. Dwamena cautioned that delegates for both the Super Delegates election on August 26 and the national conference in November must settle their dues or risk being barred from casting their votes.
He stated that the NPP Constitution stipulates that members must be in good standing to participate in internal proceedings, including the selection of representatives and a flagbearer and stressed, “No dues payment no vote.”
Speaking on Peace Fm on Friday, August 18 ahead of the Super Delegates election, the National Treasurer, popularly called Dr. China, emphasized that this requirement is not meant to disenfranchise any member but rather to uphold the principles of fairness and integrity within the party.
He argued that political party financing is a daily activity because stopping it for a moment could potentially grind the party’s activities to a halt.
He indicated that the party executives have put in a new system for paying dues by simply dialling 920270# on any mobile network and following the prompts, which is designed and structured into various categories powered by an in-built technology where every member can easily and conveniently pay their dues.
Meanwhile, the party has approved new fees for members across the country and also for all the external branches.
The new approved fees come in four categories; Bronze, GH¢2.00 per month, Sliver GH¢5.00 per month, Gold, GH¢ 8.00 per month and Platinum, GH¢10.00 per month.
Dr. China explained that the new membership dues mode of payment ensures accountability and also provides for contributions from patrons.
“These are individual party members who may choose to contribute substantially towards the progress of the party at different levels from constituency, regional and national. The platform also allows for the collection of the contributions of all patrons at each level,” he explained.
