The Electoral Commission (EC) has urged political parties to adhere to constitutional guidelines, specifically Article 248, clause 2, which prohibits them from endorsing or campaigning for candidates in the upcoming District Level Elections (DLE).

In an interview with JoyNews the Director of Electoral Services at the EC, Dr. Serebour Quaicoe, emphasized the importance of the DLE as a fundamental aspect of grassroots democracy.

He urged political parties not to sponsor or intervene in the campaign process, allowing candidates to stand on their individual merits.

Concerns about low voter turnout persist, with some expressing disillusionment over perceived community stagnation despite years of voting. Dr. Quaicoe called on Ghanaians to participate in the December 19 elections.

DLEs are held every four years, with the next elections scheduled for 2025 in Nkoranza North and South in the Bono East regions.

The EC's schedule includes receiving nominations on November 16-17, posting the notice of poll from November 29 to December 4, and providing a campaign platform from December 1 to 14.

The elections are set for Tuesday, December 19, 2023.