Nine candidates are competing in the Western Region's Council of State election, set for February 11.

While only one will be elected by voters, a second representative will later be appointed by President John Mahama to serve the region.

With hopes high among the aspirants, the final result rests on today's polls, decided by a 28-member electoral college comprising two delegates from each of the region's 14 districts.

NDC Backs Akwasi Nsiah-Awuah ("Nana Hill Crest").