At the close of the filing of nomination papers for the presidential election on 9 October 2020, seventeen (17) persons had filed papers to stand for the elections.[13] One of those who filed their papers on 5 October 2020 was the incumbent President, Nana Akufo-Addo.[14] Each candidate was expected to pay a fee of GH¢100,000 to the Electoral Commission.[15] Akwasi Addai Odike of the United Progressive Party claimed that there was a conspiracy by the NPP and the Electoral Commission to prevent him from filing his nomination papaers.