The Electoral Commission (EC) is set to begin its nationwide voter exhibition exercise today, August 20, which will continue until August 27. This exercise is crucial for ensuring that voters can easily find their designated polling stations.
Dr. Bossman Asare, the EC’s Deputy Chairman in charge of Corporate Services, emphasized the importance of the exercise at a press conference on August 19. He stated that it offers registered voters the opportunity to verify their details, request the addition of omitted names, object to ineligible voters, and request the removal of names of deceased persons.
“The Commission again urged the general public, especially, registered voters to show interest in the voter exhibition exercise to assist the Commission in updating and producing a credible voter register for the 2024 general elections,” Dr. Asare said. He also highlighted that the exhibition provides a chance for citizens to object to the inclusion of minors and foreigners, or those who do not reside in the electoral area where they are registered.
Additionally, the Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, assured that police officers would be present at the voter exhibition centers to maintain order. “We urge the public to patronise the exercise. Go there if you are very concerned and if there is any security concern, speak to our officers on the ground and we will deal with it humanely in a way that will satisfy everybody,” Dr. Dampare noted.
This voter exhibition exercise is a critical step in ensuring a fair and transparent
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