Jean Mensa, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), has announced the re-opening of applications for the transfer of votes and proxy voting to enhance accessibility and voter participation in the upcoming elections.
Targeting security agencies, public universities, and prisons, this initiative aims to ensure these groups can conveniently exercise their voting rights.
Applications will be accepted at all EC District Offices and extended to 25 public universities and prison facilities.
The exercise runs from July 3rd to July 5th, with special voting applications for the media and security agencies open from July 6th to July 7th. Interested parties are urged to participate.
In an effort to enhance accessibility and voter participation in the upcoming elections, the Electoral Commission (EC) has announced the re-opening of applications for the transfer of votes and proxy voting.
This initiative is targeted at Security Agencies, Public Universities, and Prisons Facilities across the country.
In a statement released by Fred Tetteh, Deputy Director, Research, Monitoring and Evaluation, the Commission will be accepting applications at all its District Offices nationwide.
Moreover, in a bid to further expand voter reach, the Application for Transfer of Votes will also be extended to twenty-five (25) Public Universities and Prisons Facilities across the country.
This move aims to ensure that individuals at these institutions have the opportunity to exercise their voting rights conveniently.
The exercise is scheduled to commence on Wednesday 3rd July and will run to Friday, 5th July 2024.
Furthermore. the application for Special Voting will be re-opened for the Media and Security Agencies from Saturday, 6tt July, to Sunday, 7th July, 2024.
Interested parties are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to actively participate in the electoral process and have their voices heard.
Source: Daily Guide