The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Elections Committee, in collaboration with the Electoral Commission’s Technical Advisor, has engaged candidates contesting the upcoming GJA national and regional elections on the electoral processes.

The engagement aimed to provide clarity on the procedures, particularly the introduction and operationalisation of proxy voting, which is being implemented in this year’s election.

A press release signed by Peter Martey Agbeko, Chairperson of the Committee, and copied to the Ghana News Agency, stated that the candidates were taken through the details of the proxy application and voting process, including eligibility verification and the digital systems now in place.

“This reform offers a legitimate voting alternative for a limited number of eligible members who are unable to cast their ballots in person for verifiable reasons,” the statement said.

The decision to introduce proxy voting was made after careful consideration and is consistent with globally accepted electoral standards, the release added.

According to the statement, twenty voters have so far been granted proxy status following due diligence, while four more are awaiting final confirmation.

Candidates were also informed of the location where the ballot papers will be printed and encouraged to send their representatives to observe the process.

“The Elections Committee urges all candidates and stakeholders to continue upholding decorum and ethical standards as campaigning concludes and Election Day—Monday, June 30, 2025—approaches,” the release concluded.