The Electoral Commission (EC) has scheduled the updating of the voters’ register from May 7 to May 27, 2024, in preparation for the December general elections.
This update will allow newly turned 18-year-olds to register to vote and also give those above 18 who have not yet registered for a voter’s ID card the opportunity to do so.
Samuel Tettey, the Deputy Chairman of Operations at the Commission, announced this during a May Day Forum organized by Organised Labour. He also noted that political parties have been informed of this update.
“Voting registration is often the most complex and expensive component of the electoral process and it involves identifying which citizens are eligible to vote and producing a list of register of voters for use on polling day.
“Often a contested process and if wrong, they comprise the entire election process, so the voters’ register plays an important role in securing a very successful election” he said.
Mr. Tettey also mentioned that there will be an exhibition of the voters’ registration data after the update. This exhibition will provide an opportunity for individuals to correct any errors in their names or other details.
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