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Ghanaian Politics

EC to start replacement of of voter ID cards May 30 ahead of 2024 Elections

By : cd on 07 May 2024, 12:30     |     Source: christian ahorgah

Electoral Commission

As per the announcement made by the Electoral Commission (EC), voter ID card replacement will start on Thursday, May 30, and end on Friday, June 14.

Applications for proxy voting and vote transfers will be accepted during this same period.

Public universities, certain electoral areas, and EC district offices will host the events.

It is noteworthy that endorsing more than ten individuals, non-Ghanaians, or those under the age of eighteen is illegal for guarantors.

The Election Commission (EC) had previously announced plans to update the voter register in advance of the December 2024 elections.

The dates of this update are May 7, 2024, through May 27, 2024. The aim is to ensure that newly eligible voters, particularly those who have turned 18 recently, can be added to the voter register is the aim.

Additionally, during this time, individuals who are over 18 and have not yet registered for a voter ID card will have the opportunity to do so.