The Electoral Commission commenced a nationwide limited registration exercise today, May 7, to enrol prospective voters to participate in the upcoming December 7 elections in Ghana.
The nationwide limited registration exercise by the Electoral Commission of Ghana experienced technical issues in some Accra centres early today, but registration is now underway.
As of 10:40 am, the EC old office at Ridge, Okaikwei South and North, Ablekuma Central, and Ayawaso East Districts were affected, but the issues were resolved by 11:00 am although registration was expected to start at 7:00 am.
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Despite the initial delay, registration has been peaceful, with prospective voters eager to exercise their right to vote in the December 7, 2024, elections. Many senior high school students are among those participating, with some expressing enthusiasm for the opportunity to vote for the first time.
“I’m happy to have the chance to vote for the first time. I didn’t go to school today because of the registration, and I hope to resume tomorrow,” said Mawusi Agbeko, a participant.
Our correspondent, Nii Marmah Boye, is on the grounds, providing live updates.
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The Electoral Commission announced the limited registration exercise to give Ghanaians who have just turned 18 years old the opportunity to register and be eligible to vote in the upcoming elections.
DAY 1 OF LIMITED REGISTRATION EXERCISE:
Despite the minor hold-up in some centres across the capital, the registration process has been peaceful with prospective voters eager to get their card ahead of the December elections. #Elections2024 pic.twitter.com/uwM1TI7FpV— The Accra Times (@theaccratimes) May 7, 2024
