The Election Committee of the Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG) is pleased to officially announce the schedule, guidelines, and procedures for the conduct of the upcoming 2025 PRINPAG Elections.

This important electoral exercise is guided by the principles of transparency, fairness, and accountability, in accordance with the PRINPAG Constitution.

NOMINATION PERIOD

Nominations for all elective positions will officially open on Monday, July 14, 2025, and close on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

All interested members in good standing are encouraged to submit their nomination forms within this window.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

In accordance with Article 17.0 of the PRINPAG Constitution:

• Candidates: Only members in good standing as of July 14, 2025, are eligible to contest.

• Voters: Only members in good standing will be permitted to vote. Members with outstanding dues are urged to settle all payments by July 31, 2025, to be eligible to vote.

AVAILABLE POSITIONS

The following executive positions are open for contest:

1. President
2. Vice President
3. Organizing Secretary
4. Public Affairs and External Relations Officer
5. Financial Secretary

VETTING OF CANDIDATES

All nominated candidates are required to participate in a physical vetting session scheduled for Friday, July 25, 2025. This is a mandatory requirement to proceed to the ballot.

The vetting results will be published on the same day.

CAMPAIGN PERIOD

The official campaign period will commence on Saturday, July 26, 2025, and continue until election day. Candidates are urged to conduct their campaigns in a professional, respectful, and issue-based manner.

PUBLICATION OF VOTER REGISTER

A comprehensive list of eligible voters will be released on Monday, August 4, 2025.

ELECTION PETITIONS

Petitions regarding the electoral process will be accepted within three (3) days following the announcement of official results.

The Election Committee will review and respond to all petitions within 24 hours. Decisions made by the Committee in this regard shall be final and binding.

The PRINPAG Election Committee remains fully committed to upholding the integrity of the electoral process and encourages all members to actively engage in the election while adhering strictly to the guidelines provided.

For further information or clarification, kindly contact the Election Committee Secretariat.

Signed:
Lawyer Kenneth Agyei Kuranchie
Election Administrator

Other Members of the Election Committee:

• Desmond Darko – Deputy Administrator

• Nimatu Yakubu Atuoyese – Secretary

Issued by the PRINPAG Election Committee

Date: July 7, 2025

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