Former Member of Parliament for the Bolgatanga Constituency in the Upper East Region, David Apasera, has filed his nomination to contest in the People's National Convention (PNC) presidential race. A large contingent of enthusiastic party supporters accompanied the former flagbearer of the party. Apasera submitted his nomination at the PNC headquarters on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. In a speech following the submission, Apasera expressed concerns about the growing monetization of politics in Ghana. "Politics in Ghana has become monetized; whether we agree to it or not, that is the truth. It will come to a point where Ghanaians will appreciate that they don't need to look for money but need to look for the right leadership, and their issues will be resolved.