EC dialogues with parliamentary candidates in Upper West

Wa, Nov. 15, GNA – The Upper West Regional Office of the Electoral Commission (EC) in conjunction with the KAB Governance Consult on Thursday held a dialogue with parliamentary candidates in the region under the “Enhancing the Credibility of 2012 Elections” project.       The dialogue sought to enlighten and deepen the confidence of the candidates in the electoral process, identify factors necessary for the realization of peaceful elections and update them on preparations made so far made by the EC towards free and fair elections in December.       The meeting was also to explore options for improved collaboration between the Commission and the candidates by providing a platform for candidates to seek explanation from the Commission at the highest level on matters of policy that might be agitating their minds.       Mr Ali Dauda, Deputy Regional Director of the Commission, assured the candidates that the EC would provide a fair playing field all the candidates and appealed to them to play their roles fairly.       He advised them to organize their campaigns according to the rules so that all would benefit from the free and fair election that has been envisaged.       Parliamentary candidates who attended the meeting included, Alhaji Amidu Sulemana, Upper West Regional Minister , also the NDC candidate for Sissala West and Mr Alban Bagbin, the Minister of Health who is seeking re-election for the Nadowli/Kaleo seat.       Other prominent candidates who attended were, Alhaji Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo, Deputy Majority Leader, who is vying for Wa Central and Mr Joseph Yieleh Chireh, former Minister of Health seeking to retain the Wa West seat.   GNA... Read Full Story