UPSA SRC Elections Postponed Over “Inconsistencies” as Electoral Commission Cites Technical and Logistical Issues

The 2026 Students’ Representative Council (SRC) elections at the University of Professional Studies, Accra have been postponed by the Electoral Commission, with the body citing “several inconsistencies” as the reason for the sudden decision.

The postponement was announced just minutes before the commencement of voting activities, leaving students, aspirants, and supporters in uncertainty over the new electoral timeline.

According to the Electoral Commission, the decision became necessary due to emerging technical and administrative challenges that threatened the credibility and smooth running of the electoral process.

Although the Commission did not provide detailed clarification on the inconsistencies, early developments suggest that last-minute changes involving polling station assignments may have played a key role in the disruption.

Reports indicate that polling stations originally assigned to specific student groups were exchanged shortly before the election, a move that may have affected voter roll arrangements, logistical planning, and security deployment.

In a morning interview, the Deputy Electoral Commissioner addressed questions regarding the changes, a response that further confirmed awareness of the issue within the Commission’s operations.

Observers note that the timing of the polling station adjustments created confusion among stakeholders and may have contributed significantly to the breakdown in the electoral process.

Following the disruption, the Electoral Commission issued an official statement announcing the postponement of the elections until further notice.

The Commission assured the student body that a new date will be communicated in due course and emphasized its commitment to ensuring a transparent and credible electoral process.

Students have been advised to remain calm as authorities work to resolve the issues and restore confidence in the electoral system.

No new date has yet been announced for the conduct of the elections.