The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has reopened nominations for District Level Elections in electoral areas and units where no candidates were previously filed. Here’s what you need to know :
Nomination Period: November 3 to November 13, 2025
Submission Deadline: November 10 to 13, 2025 (between 9 am – 12 pm and 2 pm – 5 pm)
Eligibility: Candidates can obtain nomination forms free of charge at District EC offices or download them from the EC’s website
Requirements:
Electoral Area Positions: Nomination forms must be supported by 18 registered voters, proposer, and seconder
Electoral Unit Positions: Forms must be witnessed by proposer and seconder, and supported by 8 registered voters from the unit
Submission: Completed forms must be delivered in quadruplicate with two recent bust-sized photographs against a red background to the Returning Officer The EC aims to ensure full representation across all electoral areas, reinforcing their commitment to deepening local governance and participatory democracy
