The Electoral Commission (EC) has organized a meeting with registered political parties as part of the preparations for the forthcoming Ayawaso East by-election.
In a notice dated February 6, 2026, directed to the General Secretaries of all registered political parties, the Commission announced that it will hold an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
As stated by the EC, the meeting is scheduled to take place at 11:00 a.m. at its Corporate Head Office in Accra and will focus solely on issues pertaining to the conduct and organization of the Ayawaso East by-election.
The Commission has mandated that each political party be represented by a maximum of two delegates at the meeting.
The notice was signed by Dr. Bossman Eric Asare, the Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission responsible for Corporate Services, acting on behalf of the Chairperson.
The Ayawaso East by-election has garnered increased attention in recent days, following internal developments within the National Democratic Congress (NDC), including accusations of vote-buying during the party’s parliamentary primaries. These events have heightened public and political interest in the electoral process leading up to the by-election.
The EC indicated that the IPAC meeting is part of its regular stakeholder engagement aimed at promoting transparency, fostering consensus, and ensuring smooth electoral administration in advance of significant electoral activities.
Traditionally, IPAC meetings serve as a forum for the Commission and political parties to discuss operational, security, and logistical matters related to elections, while also addressing concerns raised by stakeholders.
The Commission is anticipated to update parties on critical timelines, electoral arrangements, and measures being implemented to guarantee a free, fair, and credible by-election in the Ayawaso East constituency.
