By Michael Foli Jackidy, GNA
Ho (V/R), Nov. 14, GNA – The main entrance of the Ho Technical University (HTU) has been adorned with banners, posters and other campaign materials of aspirants contesting various executive positions in the Volta Regional elections of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The decorations come ahead of the party’s Regional Delegates Conference being held today, November 14, on the university campus.
A total of 630 delegates are expected to participate in the conference, during which 36 aspirants are contesting various regional executive positions, with six going unopposed.
Dr Francis Seglah, the Volta Regional Elections Director of the party, in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), said the positions attracting no contest included Regional Chairman, two Vice Chairpersons, Regional Organiser, Communications Officer and Deputy Communications Officer.
He said the remaining 30 aspirants would contest the other regional executive positions to elect leaders to steer the affairs of the party in the region.
Dr Seglah explained that elections for the party’s Regional Youth and Women’s Wings, however, took place on Friday, November 13, ahead of the main regional delegates conference on Saturday.
He said the arrangements were intended to ensure an orderly electoral process and give delegates the opportunity to elect their preferred candidates to the various leadership positions.
The Regional Elections Director urged aspirants, their campaign teams and delegates to conduct themselves responsibly and comply with the electoral guidelines to ensure a peaceful and transparent exercise.
He advised participants with concerns or requiring clarification on any aspect of the electoral process to seek assistance from the Regional Elections Directorate rather than taking matters into their own hands.
Dr Seglah particularly cautioned supporters against activities that could disturb public peace, including the unauthorised use of motorbikes and unnecessary noise making around the election venue.
He said security personnel, particularly the Ghana Police Service, had been deployed to maintain law and order and ensure the smooth conduct of the elections.
He further announced that photography would not be permitted during the election and urged aspirants and delegates to respect the directive.
Dr Seglah expressed the hope that all stakeholders would cooperate with the electoral authorities to ensure a peaceful, credible and successful regional delegates conference.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/ Christabel Addo