Delegates to elect NDC Volta regional executives today

Some 360 delegates are expected to participate in the Volta Regional Delegates Conference of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) scheduled for today at the Ho Technical University (HTU).

The conference will see party delegates elect regional executives to steer the affairs of the party in the Volta Region for the next four years.

Dr. Francis Seglah, the Volta Regional Elections Director of the NDC, disclosed this in an interview with the media, indicating that 36 aspirants were contesting various executive positions while six candidates were going unopposed.

The positions without contest include Regional Chairman, two Vice Chairperson positions, Regional Organiser, Communications Officer and Deputy Communications Officer.

Dr. Seglah explained that the arrangement was intended to ensure an orderly electoral process and allow delegates to elect their preferred candidates to the various leadership positions without disruptions.

The Regional Elections Director urged all aspirants, their campaign teams and delegates to conduct themselves responsibly and strictly adhere to the electoral guidelines to ensure a peaceful, transparent and credible exercise.

“I urge all campaign team members and delegates to conduct themselves responsibly and strictly adhere to the electoral guidelines to ensure a peaceful process," he urged.

He cautioned the supporters against engaging in activities capable of disturbing public order, particularly the unauthorised use of motorbikes and unnecessary noise-making around the election venue.

“I want to use this opportunity to caution all supporters and motorbike users to desist from making unnecessary noise that is capable of disturbing the smooth atmosphere of the process," he cautioned.

Dr. Seglah also announced that photography would not be permitted on the main election day, urging all aspirants and delegates to comply with the directive.

He expressed confidence that the cooperation of all stakeholders would contribute to a peaceful, credible and successful conference.