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Limited Registration Exercise: Increase your staff and machines – Della Sowah appeals to EC
The Member of Parliament for Kpando, Della Sowah has appealed to the Electoral Commission of Ghana(EC) to listen to various concerns raised in the ongoing limited registration exercise to quicken the pace.
The MP made the call after she spent time at the District EC Office interacting with EC Staff, agents of political parties and fresh registrants on Thursday, September 21.
Speaking to the media, she appealed to the EC to increase the staff and the machines for capturing the registrants.
This, she said, would go a long way to increase the pace of work to ensure time wasted is drastically reduced.
“Issues were mainly problems with internet access, lack of public education and understanding of the registration process. At this rate the target of 9,000 new registrants may not be met,” she added.
Della Sowah said the EC has a responsibility to create an enabling environment for eligible Ghanaians to be registered, but not to frustrate and disenfranchise them in future.
The MP said, together with her team and the leadership of the party, they would continuously monitor the process to ensure the right thing was done.
She congratulated the NDC Team led by Organizer Kenzy. Kudos to the Fesi and Torkor teams for a good mobilization.
“It was an honour to have the Regional Organizer Siki, the Deputy Regional Secretary, Hon. Fafa Adinyira, visit Kpando to observe the process. Special mention to Hafiz, Mr. Diapim and Mr. Agorbortu for today’s work. Well done. Babanet and your colleague agent Eliza, Akpenami, keep it up,” she added.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has opened applications for members interested in contesting as its parliamentary candidates in the 2028 general elections.
In a statement issued on Thursday, October 29, 2026, the party said interested members must declare their intention to contest between Sunday, November 1, and Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
According to the statement signed by the party’s Communications Director, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, prospective candidates must complete an online form within the specified period.
The party said a non-refundable application fee of GH¢5,000 would be charged to each prospective candidate.
It added that all applicants would undergo vetting and screening to determine their eligibility to contest on the party’s ticket.
The NPP announced plans to organise capacity-building workshops for prospective candidates in December 2026. The workshops will be held across the Northern, Middle and Southern zones, with details of the venues to be announced later.
The party stressed that the guidelines would apply to all prospective candidates, including sitting NPP Members of Parliament who wish to contest again.
It further warned aspirants against starting campaign activities following the opening of the application process.
According to the statement, the existing directive prohibiting campaign activities remains in force until the party gives official clearance.
It cautioned that anyone who violates the directive would face appropriate sanctions under the party’s constitution and regulations.
The NPP said the process was designed to promote fairness, transparency and equal opportunities for all aspirants as it prepares to select candidates for all 276 constituencies ahead of the 2028 elections.
It urged prospective candidates to follow the guidelines and conduct themselves with discipline and respect for one another throughout the process.
The party said its broader objective was to strengthen unity within its ranks and rebuild public confidence ahead of the 2028 general elections.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Firefighters from the Upper West Regional Command have responded to a vehicular incident involving a long vehicle carrying 35 Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC totes) reportedly containing hydrogen peroxide at Goriyiri in the Nadowli-Kaleo District.
The five-member crew, led by ASTNO Balagee, reported to the scene where a fire and an explosion had reportedly occurred.
The firefighters assessed the scene, identified the chemical hazards and implemented appropriate response measures, bringing the situation under control.
The driver reportedly sustained severe chemical burns and was transported to the hospital for treatment.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
