Fred Tetteh, Director of Research at the Electoral Commission (EC), has said that all logistics and personnel arrangements have been completed for the Ayawaso East by-election.
The by-election is taking place today, Tuesday, March 3.
“In terms of preparation, the Commission is ready. Everything is set for the poll. We are talking about logistics, personnel; yes, we are ready.
“The logistics and all arrangements have been made regarding the packing of materials, ballot boxes, and voting screens for the 113 polling stations where the elections will be held,” Mr. Tetteh said on Citi News on Monday, March 2.
The Commission also noted that close to 50,000 voters are registered in the constituency, with the exact figure standing at 49,966. Voting will begin at 7 a.m. and close at 5 p.m.
Following the conclusion of internal party primaries, two major candidates have emerged as the frontrunners in this contest:
- Baba Ali: The New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidate.
- Baba Jamal: The National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate and former High Commissioner to Nigeria.
