EC to meet political parties on February 11 ahead of Ayawaso East by-election
The Electoral Commission (EC) has scheduled a meeting with registered political parties as part of preparations for the upcoming Ayawaso East by-election.
A notice dated February 6, 2026, addressed to the General Secretaries of all registered political parties, announced that the Commission will convene an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
The meeting will take place at 11:00 a.m. at the EC’s Corporate Head Office in Accra, focusing exclusively on matters relating to the conduct and organisation of the Ayawaso East by-election. The Commission has directed that each political party be represented by only two delegates at the meeting.
The notice was signed by Dr Bossman Eric Asare, Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission in charge of Corporate Services, acting on behalf of the Chairperson.
The Ayawaso East by-election has attracted heightened attention in recent days, following internal developments within the National Democratic Congress (NDC), including allegations of vote-buying during the party’s parliamentary primaries, which have intensified public and political interest in the electoral process ahead of the by-election.
The EC said the IPAC meeting forms part of its routine stakeholder engagement aimed at ensuring transparency, consensus-building and smooth electoral administration ahead of major electoral activities.
IPAC meetings traditionally provide a platform for the Commission and political parties to discuss operational, security and logistical issues related to elections, while also addressing concerns raised by stakeholders.
The Commission is expected to brief parties on key timelines, electoral arrangements and measures being put in place to ensure a free, fair and credible by-election in the Ayawaso East constituency.
