The electoral process in Lower Manya, Eastern Region, has encountered a setback as reports indicate the cancellation and subsequent postponement of the assembly and unit committee elections.
The decision to reschedule the elections was reportedly prompted by a shortage of ballot papers, a crucial component for the smooth conduct of any election.
Sources have revealed that the information regarding the cancellation reached stakeholders an hour after the scheduled commencement of the elections, conveyed by the Municipality’s Electoral Commission Director.
The absence of adequate ballot papers led to a swift response, resulting in the decision to defer the elections to a later date, which is yet to be communicated.
While Lower Manya grapples with this unexpected development, other parts of the country are actively engaged in the electoral process. Across Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs), citizens are participating in the crucial task of electing assembly members and unit committee representatives.
The broader context of this local electoral undertaking involves over 66,000 individuals vying for various positions within the assembly and unit committees.
According to statistics from the Electoral Commission, this figure encompasses 18,755 assembly member candidates and 47,502 unit committee member candidates, creating a dynamic electoral landscape across 6,215 electoral areas spread throughout 216 MMDAs.