In accordance with Paragraph (C), Clause (2) of Article 89 of the 1992 Constitution, the Electoral Commission (EC) has announced it will conduct elections to elect regional representatives to the Council of State.

This was communicated via a statement dated Wednesday, January 22, 2025, signed by EC Chairperson Jean Mensa.

“The elections will be held in all Regional Capitals on Tuesday, 11th February, 2025 at venues to be determined by the Commission,” the EC said.

In the meantime, the commission said it was accepting nominations.

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COUNCIL OF STATE ELECTIONS

TRANSPARENCY FAIRNESS INTEGRITY

22nd January, 2025

In accordance with Paragraph (C), Clause (2) of Article 89 of the 1992 Constitution, the Electoral Commission will conduct Elections to elect Regional Representatives to the Council of State.

Qualified persons who intend to stand for the said Elections should submit their Nomination Forms with two (2) copies of a recent bust sized photograph against a RED background showing their full face and ears.

The Nomination Forms shall be submitted to the Regional Director of their respective Regions from Tuesday, 28th January, to Friday, 31st January, 2025, between the hours of 9.00 am and 12.00 pm and 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm each day.

Nominations must be proposed and seconded by two (2) Registered Voters in the Region and supported by twenty (20) Registered Voters from the Region. The Candidate must consent to his nomination for election as a Member of the Council of State,

Completed Nomination Forms must be delivered to the Regional Director of the Electoral Commission at the place designated for the receipt of the Nominations and at the time specified above.

Copies of the Nomination Forms shall be downloaded from the Electoral Commission's website (www.ec.gov.gh) and completed in triplicate.

The Elections will be held in all Regional Capitals on Tuesday, 11th February, 2025 at venues to be determined by the Commission.

Thank you.

Signed

Mrs Jean Mensa

Chairperson