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NPP regional elections: Sorting, counting underway as voting continues in Greater Accra

Sorting and counting of ballots are underway in several regions following the closure of polls at 2:00 p.m. in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) regional executive elections. The exercise has generally been peaceful across the country, with no major incidents of violence reported so far. The North East Region was among the first to complete […]

NPP regional elections: Sorting, counting underway as voting continues in Greater Accra

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is conducting regional executive elections in various regions across Ghana, with the process currently underway in the Greater Accra Region. Following the closure of polls at 2:00 p.m., sorting and counting of ballots are in progress in several regions, including the North East, Northern, Western, and Savannah Regions.

Security personnel have been deployed to maintain order at polling centers nationwide, and regional officials have warned of firm action against any disruptive behavior. The Upper West Region experienced a brief disruption at the Wa Technical Institute, but elections in other areas have proceeded peacefully. Party leaders have welcomed the conduct of the polls and emphasized the need for unity and stronger grassroots structures as they prepare for the 2028 general elections.

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