The Electoral Commission (EC) says it is fully prepared to conduct the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primary scheduled for Saturday, January 31.
The Commission has assured political stakeholders and the general public that all logistical and administrative arrangements are on track to deliver a smooth, transparent, and credible election.
Speaking to Citi News, the Deputy Director of Research at the EC, Fred Tetteh, disclosed that the distribution of election materials to designated voting centres nationwide will commence on Tuesday, January 27.
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He explained that critical preparatory activities, including the printing of ballot papers, have been completed under strict supervision and in the presence of representatives of the presidential aspirants.
“Preparations are far advanced. The printing of ballot papers, done in the presence of aspirants’ representatives, has been completed,” Mr Tetteh stated.
He further noted that the Commission has taken full custody of the ballot papers from the printing house and has also received the official voter album for eligible delegates.
“As of now, the EC has taken full custody of the ballot papers. We have also received the voter album of delegates, and by Tuesday at the latest, all election materials will be dispatched to the 16 regional capitals for onward transmission to the constituency centres,” he added.