NDC DECIDES: Know Your Election Centers In Eastern Region

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The largest opposition political party in Ghana, NDC goes to the pool tomorrow, August 24 2019 to elect competent parliamentary candidates to compete in the 2020 general election.

In the eastern region, information gathered by Radio1News reveal that out of the 33 constituencies, the election will come off in only 11 constituencies. While nomination is not opened for 20 constituencies, 2 are on hold to address some grievances.

Below is the press release from the eastern regional headquarters of NDC;

NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS
EASTERN REGIONAL SECRETARIAT

NOTICE OF PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS IN SELECTED CONSTITUENCIES

The Eastern Regional Executive Committee of the National Democratic Congress wishes to bring to the notice of all stakeholders and the general public, the party’s readiness for the conduct of parliamentary elections in eleven (11) constituencies namely: Asuogyaman, Lower Manya Krobo, Upper Manya Krobo, Afram Plains North, Afram Plains South, Upper West Akim, Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Suhum, Ayensuano, Abirem and Abuakwa North.

Notice should be taken of the following;

1. The Date for the election is Saturday August 24, 2019.
2. Voting starts at exactly 7am and ends at 5pm in all eleven constituencies, except Abuakwa North.
3. In the case of Abuakwa North Constituency, there will be a mini conference where the Electoral Commission will declare the party’s sole candidate duly elected unopposed.
4. The following are the approved voting centers in the eleven constituencies:
   Asuogyaman- V.R.A Complex, Akosombo

Lower Manya Krobo- Parish Hall premises, Agormanya (Opposite Municipal Assembly)

Upper Manya Krobo- Akatawia Junction, Sekesua

Afram Plains North- Roman Mission, Donkorkrom

Afram Plains South- L/A School, Kwesi Fante

Upper West Akim- Asantewaa Social Centre, Adeiso

Nsawam/Adoagyiri- St. Martins School, Nsawam

Suhum- Modern Business College (MOBUSCO), Suhum

Ayensuano- Presbyterian Church, Asuboi

Abirem- NDC Party Office, New Abirem

Abuakwa North- Nelsban Palace Hotel, Tafo

1. Delegates are to carry along their NDC Party card or any other valid I.D card as identification proof for voting.
2. Security at and around the voting centres shall solely be the duty of the Ghana Police Service. No private security shall be allowed.
3. The elections shall be conducted by the Electoral Commission of Ghana. Accordingly, all election materials are in the custody of the Commission.

We are by this release, urging stakeholders to abide by all issued directives to make the primaries a very successful exercise on Saturday.

The Secretariat wishes all aspirant the best of luck. Let us come of these primaries as a stronger and more united party, ready for Victory 2020.

Signed;
Cudjoe Adukpo
Ag. Regional Secretary, NDC

Issued in Koforidua on Friday August 23, 2019.

By: Radio1News|Ghana|Obido Nana Gyasi