By Benjamin Adamafio Commey, GNA
Accra, Nov. 11, GNA – Mr Theophilus Tetteh Chai, the Greater Accra Regional Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has assured aspirants and delegates of peaceful, free and transparent regional elections.
The Party is scheduled to elect new regional executives on Friday, November 13, and Saturday, November 14, 2026, to lead the region for the next four years.
Speaking in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) ahead of the elections, Mr Chai said adequate measures had been put in place to ensure a smooth electoral process and prevent tensions, electoral malpractice and security breaches.
He said preparations were far advanced, with the Electoral Commission (EC) undertaking the printing of ballot papers and other electoral materials, which were expected to be ready ahead of the elections.
He said the Party had entrusted the EC with the responsibility of conducting the elections to strengthen the credibility and integrity of the exercise.
To promote transparency and prevent intimidation, Mr Chai said all aspirants had been given access to the delegates’ register to enable them to engage delegates ahead of the elections.
“All the aspirants have been given access to the delegates’ register, allowing them to contact the delegates and engage with them ahead of the elections,” he said.
He said the Party had also put in place risk-mitigation measures, with the Ghana Police Service expected to provide security and supervise the process.
Mr Chai explained that the decision to hold the elections over two days was to allow sufficient time for sorting of ballots, counting and declaration of results.
The youth and women’s elections are expected to take place on Friday, November 13, at the Dodowa AstroTurf, from 0800 to 1400 hours, while the main regional conference and elections would be held on Saturday, November 14, at the Madina AstroTurf, from 0700 to 1600 hours.
More than 1,200 delegates are expected to participate in the two-day exercise.
They include constituency executive committee members, former and serving ministers of state, government appointees, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives, former and serving Members of Parliament, ambassadors, and past and present members of the Party’s Council of Elders.
A total of 77 candidates are expected to contest 15 executive positions.
These include Regional Chairman and Vice-Chairman, Regional Secretary and Deputy Secretary, Regional Organiser and Deputy Organiser, Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer.
The others are Women’s Organiser and Deputy, Communications Officer and Deputy, Youth Organiser and Deputy, and Zongo Caucus representative.
Mr Chai said the Party had introduced guidelines to regulate campaign activities, including restrictions on the size of posters and the display of campaign materials at Party offices.
He cautioned aspirants against vote buying, warning that candidates who engaged in the practice risked sanctions under the Party’s electoral guidelines.
“We are hoping that the candidates will abide by the rules and regulations set out by the Party to ensure a free, fair and transparent election,” he said.
Mr Chai said arrangements had also been made to ensure the proper identification and comfort of delegates.
He urged delegates, aspirants and supporters to exercise restraint, respect the electoral guidelines and cooperate with election officials to ensure a successful exercise.
Source: Ghana News Agency (GNA)
