The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has announced that it will conduct by-elections in several Electoral Areas and Unit Committees across the country on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
The exercise follows vacancies created by the resignation or death of Assembly and Unit Committee Members, in line with the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936) as amended by Act 940.
Nomination Process
In a statement signed by the EC Chairperson, Mrs. Jean Mensa, the Commission stated that nominations open on Monday, October 6, and close on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
Nomination forms will be available free of charge at all District EC Offices or can be downloaded from the Commission’s official website at www.ec.gov.gh/forms.
Completed forms must be submitted between Monday, October 13, and Thursday, October 16, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. Each submission must include four copies of the nomination form and two recent passport-sized photographs with a red background.
For Electoral Area elections, nomination forms must be endorsed by a proposer, a seconder, and eighteen registered voters living within the constituency. For Unit Committee elections, candidates must have endorsements from a proposer, a seconder, and eight other registered voters in their locality.
All forms must be personally submitted by the candidate or their proposers and seconders to the Returning Officer of their Electoral Area.
Regions and Districts Affected
The by-elections will take place in more than 1,500 polling stations across several regions, including:
- Greater Accra: Ablekuma Central, Weija-Gbawe, La-Nkwantanang, Adenta
- Central Region: Cape Coast, Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem, Mfantseman
- Western Region: Jomoro, Ellembelle, Nzema East, Sekondi-Takoradi
- Eastern Region: Asuogyaman, Yilo Krobo, Suhum, New Juaben
- Ashanti Region: Adansi South, Obuasi Municipal, Bosomtwe, Offinso North
- Volta Region: Keta, Ketu South, Ho, Afadjato South
- Bono and Ahafo Regions, among others
A comprehensive list of all affected Electoral Areas, Units, and polling stations has been published at EC District Offices and on the Commission’s website.
Commitment to Transparency
The EC urged all eligible voters to participate in the exercise and reaffirmed its dedication to conducting the by-elections transparently, fairly, and with integrity.
For further information, candidates and voters are encouraged to contact their respective Returning Officers or visit the nearest EC District Office.
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