The race for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Constituency Women Organiser position in Ejisu has entered a crucial stage, with Paulina Gyamfua appearing as Candidate No. 2 on the sample ballot for the internal election.
Gyamfua is among the candidates whose names and photographs will be presented to accredited delegates as they prepare to exercise their franchise in the constituency-level contest.
The ballot information available for the election shows that the Women Organiser position is being contested by candidates listed numerically, with each candidate assigned a photograph and a designated box for delegates to place their thumbprints.
GYAMFUA’S BALLOT POSITION.
Paulina Gyamfua has been assigned number two (2) on the sample ballot.
Her placement gives delegates a clear reference point when identifying her on the ballot paper, with the candidate’s photograph appearing alongside her name and the designated voting box.
Delegates have consequently been advised to check the candidate number, name and photograph carefully before marking their ballots.
SECRET THUMBPRINT VOTING
The election will be conducted through the secret-ballot process.
Accredited delegates are expected to identify their preferred candidate and place their thumbprint inside only the box corresponding to that candidate.
For delegates considering the candidates in the Women Organiser contest, the ballot position of Paulina Gyamfua is No. 2.
No delegate is required to write their name on the ballot paper.
Election officials are expected to provide the necessary instructions on folding and depositing the completed ballot after the thumbprint has been made.
AVOIDING INVALID BALLOTS
Delegates have also been urged to exercise care when marking their ballots.
A voter should ensure that the ballot being marked is specifically for the Women Organiser position and that the candidate number corresponds with the correct name and photograph.
Multiple thumbprints or a thumbprint placed outside the appropriate voting box could create questions about the validity of a ballot.
Delegates who receive a ballot that appears damaged, smudged or improperly marked are expected to report the matter to the presiding election official rather than attempting to correct it themselves.
EJISU WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP CONTEST
The constituency Women Organiser position is an important component of the party’s grassroots organisational structure, particularly in coordinating and mobilising women at the constituency level.
The Ejisu contest will therefore provide accredited delegates with the opportunity to determine who assumes responsibility for the constituency’s women’s organisational activities.
With Paulina Gyamfua appearing as No. 2 on the sample ballot, delegates will have to identify her by the combination of her name, photograph and ballot number when voting.
As the election approaches, attention is expected to remain on the candidates, the issues they present to delegates and the organisation of the internal electoral process.
For voters, election officials have stressed the importance of following the approved voting procedure and ensuring that every ballot is correctly marked.
