The Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG) has officially released the timetable and guidelines for its much-anticipated 2025 executive elections, with nominations for various positions set to open on Monday, July 14, 2025.
In a press statement signed by the Election Administrator, Lawyer Kenneth Agyei Kuranchie, the PRINPAG Election Committee emphasised its commitment to a transparent, fair, and accountable electoral process in line with the association’s constitution.
The nomination period, which will run until Wednesday, July 23, 2025, is open to all members in good standing. Only such members will be eligible to contest or vote in the upcoming elections. Members with outstanding dues have until July 31, 2025, to regularise their status and secure voting rights.
Positions Up for Grabs
The following key positions are open for contest:
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President
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Vice President
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Organizing Secretary
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Public Affairs and External Relations Officer
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Financial Secretary
Mandatory Vetting and Campaign Window
According to the committee, all nominated candidates must undergo a mandatory in-person vetting process scheduled for Friday, July 25, 2025. The results of the vetting will be made public on the same day.
Campaigning will officially begin on Saturday, July 26, 2025, and continue until election day. Candidates have been urged to focus on issue-based messaging and maintain professionalism throughout the campaign period.
Voter Register and Petitions
A certified list of eligible voters will be published on Monday, August 4, 2025. In the interest of fairness, the Election Committee has also outlined a clear process for addressing electoral grievances. Petitions regarding the process will be accepted within three days after results are declared and will be addressed within 24 hours. The Committee’s decisions on these matters will be final.
The Committee called on all members to actively participate in the elections, reaffirming its dedication to upholding the integrity of the association’s democratic structures.
Other members of the Election Committee include Desmond Darko (Deputy Administrator) and Nimatu Yakubu Atuoyese (Secretary).
For inquiries or further clarification, members are encouraged to contact the PRINPAG Election Committee Secretariat.
