NDC mandates removal of oversized campaign banners within five days

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has issued a five-day ultimatum to all party members and aspirants to remove campaign posters and banners that exceed newly established size and placement regulations. This directive, issued by the party’s Functional Executive Committee (FEC), is part of a broader effort to manage the internal reorganization process and maintain discipline within the governing party's ranks. The FEC has warned that non-compliance with these rules will result in disciplinary measures.

Under the new guidelines, any campaign material must not exceed a maximum dimension of five feet in width and eight feet in height. Furthermore, the FEC has restricted the display of these materials to specific locations, including constituency and regional offices as well as designated election grounds. The party leadership emphasized that these measures are necessary to ensure a level playing field for all aspirants and to prevent the visual clutter often associated with internal electoral processes.

The NDC's leadership highlighted that the move is intended to reflect the party's current status as the ruling administration, prioritizing modesty and restraint. By standardizing campaign materials, the party aims to reduce the financial burden on aspirants while promoting an atmosphere of order and fairness. This approach is seen as a way to focus the reorganization efforts on policy and member engagement rather than on which candidate can afford the largest or most numerous displays.

As the NDC continues its internal reorganization, the FEC has underscored that strict adherence to these rules is mandatory to uphold the party’s integrity. This directive serves as a clear signal that the party leadership intends to exercise firm control over internal political activities and maintain public decorum during its internal elections. The five-day grace period is currently in effect, and monitoring is expected at the regional and constituency levels to ensure compliance.