The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced the postponement of all District Assembly and Unit Committee by-elections until further notice.
In a notice dated November 3, 2025, the Commission informed the general public that the scheduled by-elections have been put on hold, indicating that new dates will be communicated in due course.
The announcement, signed by Mr. Fred Tetteh, Deputy Director of the EC’s Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Department, did not state the reason for the postponement.
The Commission assured the public that further updates will be provided when arrangements are finalised.
The District Assembly and Unit Committee by-elections were initially scheduled to take place nationwide on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
The polls were to fill vacancies created by the resignation or death of Assembly Members and Unit Committee Members, in accordance with the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936), as amended by Act 940.
Regions and Districts Involved;
The by-elections will cover over 1,500 polling stations across multiple regions, including Greater Accra, Ashanti, Volta, Central, Eastern, Bono, Ahafo, Western, Western North, and others.
Some of the notable districts and communities where elections will take place include:
* Greater Accra: Ablekuma Central, Weija-Gbawe, La-Nkwantanang, and Adenta
* Central Region: Cape Coast, Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem, and Mfantseman
* Western Region: Jomoro, Ellembelle, Nzema East, and Sekondi-Takoradi
* Eastern Region: Asuogyaman, Yilo Krobo, Suhum, and New Juaben
* Ashanti Region: Adansi South, Obuasi Municipal, Bosomtwe, and Offinso North
* Volta Region: Keta, Ketu South, Ho, and Afadjato South
The list of all vacant Electoral Areas and Units with the corresponding number of polling stations has been provided by the Commission and is available at district offices and online.
