The governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) has directed its members and aspirants to scale down campaign posters and banners as its internal reorganisation gathers momentum, insisting that the party must lead by example through modesty and restraint while in government.
The directive reflects the party leadership’s determination to ensure that its internal electoral activities uphold its stated values, discouraging extravagant campaign displays in favour of discipline, fairness and responsible political conduct.
In a press release dated October 9, 2026, the party’s Functional Executive Committee (FEC) expressed concern over oversized campaign posters and banners mounted at various locations across the country, directing aspirants to comply with new limits on their dimensions and placement.
The statement, signed by the General Secretary, Fiifi Fiavi Kwetey, said the measures were intended to maintain order and discipline throughout the reorganisation process while ensuring a level playing field for all aspirants.
Under the new directive, campaign posters and banners must not exceed five feet in width and eight feet in height.
The party has also restricted the display of campaign materials to constituency offices, regional offices and designated election grounds.
Members and aspirants whose existing campaign materials do not meet the requirements have been given five days, effective October 10, 2026, to make the necessary adjustments.
Modesty as a mark of leadership
The NDC said its decision was informed not only by the need to regulate campaign activities but also by its responsibility, as the governing party, to demonstrate modesty and restraint in the conduct of its affairs.
The FEC emphasised that the party must set an example by ensuring that its internal political activities reflect the values it promotes, rather than allowing competition for positions to encourage excessive displays of campaign resources.
“FEC is further conscious that as the party in government, the NDC must lead by example through modesty and restraint and must avoid any display of extravagance or perception of it that is inconsistent with the values we espouse,” the statement said.
The emphasis on modesty places the directive within a broader call for party members to demonstrate discipline and responsibility, particularly at a time when the NDC is exercising governmental authority.
By imposing uniform limits on campaign materials, the party is seeking to ensure that the pursuit of internal positions does not overshadow its commitment to the principles it expects members to uphold.
The move also reinforces the leadership’s position that internal political competition should be conducted within established rules, without excessive displays that could create perceptions of extravagance or unequal competition.
Non-compliance could attract sanctions
The FEC has urged all members and aspirants to comply fully with the directive, warning that wilful disregard for the rules could attract disciplinary action.
It said any sanctions would be imposed in accordance with the party’s constitution, electoral guidelines and other applicable directives.
The five-day compliance period is intended to give aspirants sufficient time to adjust existing campaign materials to meet the new requirements.
As the reorganisation process continues, the directive places responsibility on candidates and their supporters to demonstrate that the contest for party positions can be conducted with discipline, fairness and restraint.
By: Christian Kpesese/NR NEWS
