Kintampo:The Kintampo North Municipal Director of the Electoral Commission (EC), Mr. Jacob Gariba-Djampana, has confirmed the commission's preparedness to oversee the National Democratic Congress (NDC)'s constituency election scheduled for October 22. He conveyed this assurance during an interview in Kintampo, located in the Bono East Region.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Gariba-Djampana emphasized that the EC is committed to maintaining its independence and integrity throughout the election process. He warned candidates against engaging in unlawful activities, such as vote buying, that could disrupt the election's integrity, and stated that any offenders would be referred to the security services.
Mr. Gariba-Djampana further noted that only delegates possessing a valid Ghana Card, NDC ID Card, or Voter's ID Card would be verified and permitted to participate in the election process.
In a separate interview, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) James Anani, the Kintampo North Municipal Commander, stated that comprehensive security arrangements are in place to ensure the elections proceed peacefully. He mentioned that police personnel have received training on their responsibilities and urged NDC delegates and supporters to maintain decorum throughout the election period, emphasizing that no individual is exempt from the law.