By Benjamin Adamafio Commey, GNA
Accra, Nov. 10, GNA – Aspirants in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Greater Accra Regional elections risk disciplinary sanctions for engaging in vote buying and other electoral malpractices.
The party has introduced guidelines to regulate campaign activities and ensure a free, fair and transparent electoral process ahead of the November 13 and 14 polls.
Mr Theophilus Tetteh Chai, the Greater Accra Regional Secretary of the NDC, gave the caution in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) on Tuesday, saying the party would not condone conduct that could undermine the credibility of the elections.
He said the guidelines restricted the size of campaign posters and the display of promotional materials to prevent excessive publicity and unhealthy competition among aspirants.
Mr Chai said the restrictions were intended to regulate campaign activities and protect the party’s image.
He said aspirants had also been cautioned against offering inducements to delegates, adding that those who engaged in such practices risked disciplinary action.
On preparations for the elections, Mr Chai said the party had put in place measures to ensure an orderly and transparent exercise.
He said all aspirants had been given access to the delegates’ list to enable them to engage eligible voters ahead of the polls.
Mr Chai said that the Electoral Commission (EC) had been engaged to print the electoral materials and conduct the elections as part of measures to safeguard the credibility of the process.
He said the elections would be conducted in two phases, with the youth and women’s elections scheduled for Friday, November 13, 2026, at the Dodowa AstroTurf from 0800 to 1400 hours.
The main regional elections would take place on Saturday, November 14, at the Madina AstroTurf from 0700 to 1600 hours.
More than 1,200 delegates are expected to participate in the elections.
They include constituency executive committee members, former and serving ministers of state, government appointees, former and serving Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), ambassadors, presidential candidates from the region and past and present members of the Council of Elders.
A total of 77 aspirants are contesting 15 executive positions, including Regional Chairman and Vice-Chairman, Regional Secretary and Deputy Secretary, Regional Organiser, Treasurer, Women’s Organiser, Communications Officer and Youth Organiser.
Mr Chai said arrangements had been made for the proper identification of delegates, adequate seating and an early commencement of voting to allow sufficient time for sorting and counting of ballots.
He said the Ghana Police Service would provide security supervision to maintain order and prevent disturbances during the elections.
Mr Chai urged aspirants, delegates and their supporters to comply with the electoral guidelines and conduct themselves responsibly to ensure the successful conduct of the polls.
“We should keep to the rules and ensure that the election will become very successful,” he said.
GNA
Esited by Kenneth Sackey
Reporter: Benjamin Adamafio Commey
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