Delegates are seated at election grounds, and await the Electoral Commission (EC) to commence the voting process of the Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese (AAK) parliamentary and presidential elections of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
At 08:00 hours the GhanaWeb arrived at the venue of the election ground, and EC officials were seen setting up their materials and equipment to begin the process.
There was a huge security presence at the venue as the election ground was closer to the District Police Command.
Police officials numbered about 20 were monitoring and patrolling the venue to ensure law and order at the election grounds.
Supporters of aspirants were clad in their party colours, shouting the names of their favourite aspirants to convince delegates.
In all about 1,423 delegates from 155 polling stations are expected to cast their votes to elect their parliamentary and presidential candidate for the upcoming 2024 general elections.
In the Region, about 31,415 are expected to cast their vote to elect both parliamentary and presidential candidates for the 23 constituencies.
Six out of the 23 constituencies went unopposed but would vote to elect their Presidential candidate only.
The unopposed constituencies include; the Upper Denkyira East and West, Assin Central, Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam, Agona East, and Awutu Senya West.
Two constituencies are on hold, they are Assin North and Gomoa Central with reasons best known to the party.
Felix Ofosu Kwakye, as aspiring parliamentary candidate of the AAK constituency arrived at the premises at exactly 08:52 hours which huge supporting showering praises, beating drums and cheering him though election had not started.
His strongest opponent Nana Ama Klutse was yet to arrive at the premises.
A total of 1,235 delegates are expected to participate
Correspondence from Ketu North
A total of 1,235 delegates are expected to participate in the parliamentary and presidential primaries in the Ketu North constituency of the Volta region.
It includes 1,200 delegates from 138 branches in the constituency, 28 constituency executives and 7 former appointees.
The Electoral Commission as at 8am arranged venue for the exercise. The election is taking place at Penyi D/A basic school.
Speaking to GhanaWeb, Volta Regional chairman of the party Mawutor Agbavitor said voting materials have been dispatched to the various 18 constituencies on Friday, 12 May and election is to start at 9am.
He said, the various election centres will be man by personnel from the Ghana Police Service (GPS) and no private security is allowed.
Agents of the various aspirants have arrived at the venue before 7 in the morning.
A total of 20,721 delegates are expected to participate in the presidential election and 18,695 to vote in the parliamentary race throughout the Volta region.
Source: ghanaweb.com
