
Audio By Carbonatix
The Electoral Commission (EC) is considering introducing electronic registration to stem double registration and registration of minors during voter registration exercises.Mr. David Kanga, Deputy Chairman of the EC in charge of operations, who announced this on Thursday at Cape Coast, said with a complicated society, the EC needed to employ sophisticated methods in dealing with electoral issues.He was speaking at an Expanded Regional Inter Party Advisory Committee (IPAC), forum, organized by the EC with assistance from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and KAB Governance Consult, to “review and assess the 2008 General Elections and draw lessons for the improvement of future elections”.Representatives of National Democratic Congress (NDC), Democratic Freedom Party (DFP), Convention Peoples’ Party (CPP) and the People’s National Convention (PNC) attended the event without the New Patriotic Party (NPP).Mr. Kanga said the EC was evolving measures to ensure that its district offices automatically registered persons who would turned 18, to prevent minors from registering, when the National Identification Programme commenced.Concerning election 2008, he commended the role played by all stakeholders adding that it was through their collective efforts that a new government has been formed.Mr. Samuel Tettey, Central Regional Director of the EC, told the participants that their input would serve as a guide for the Commission to enhance its performance.He said the forum was to help improve the electoral process in future to “safeguard the integrity of the ballot box”.During an open forum, the participants called on the EC and the National Commission on Civic Education to collaborate to intensified public education on the electoral process.They called for measures to prevent the use of macho men and intimidation during elections, and a more effective way of addressing electoral issues.Officials from the NCCE, Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice, security personnel, returning officers as well as district officers of the EC also attended
the forum.Source: GNA
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
We can tackle multiple priorities – Sam George defends Anti-LGBTQ Bill push
11 minutes -
Statement: Ghana Chamber of Mines’ Response to Claims in Joe Jackson’s “Ananse Stories about the Economy of Ghana”
12 minutes -
GES opens 2026 teacher recruitment for licensed B.Ed graduates
14 minutes -
Ghana must value skilled trades, build resilient learners — Ibn Chambas
22 minutes -
Ghana must rethink education around relevance, resilience and responsibility — Ibn Chambas
25 minutes -
Prince Harry faces defamation lawsuit from charity he co-founded
27 minutes -
South Korea deploys thermal cameras to track escaped zoo wolf
29 minutes -
Calls for royal meeting with Epstein survivors grow ahead of US visit
32 minutes -
Ibn Chambas advocates blend of technology and human values in education
34 minutes -
UMA improves healthcare access in Asutifi North with GH₵700k ‘Kim Taylor Legacy’ Walkway
39 minutes -
Scholarships Authority and Fanaka University offer sponsorship for procurement and supply chain studies
42 minutes -
Bisa Kdei drops new single ‘Go N Look’ featuring Medikal
48 minutes -
Benin facing rising terrorism in north as French military presence faces growing criticism
49 minutes -
UEW Public Lecture Series 2026: Education debate ‘about the soul of Ghana’s future’ — Dr Ibn Chambas
50 minutes -
EU fingerprint and photo travel rules come into force from today
1 hour