Several homeless first-time voters lost their voter's identification cards after city authorities recently burned their belongings in a street clearance operation.

According to them, the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA)'s operations have left them disenfranchised since they cannot participate in the electoral process without the voter's ID card.

"We really wanted to vote in this year's elections, but they came to evict us from where we sleep and burnt our belongings."

They made this revelation in an interview on JoyNews' Just Turned 18 which was aired on Friday.

The homeless youth also expressed frustration over the economy in the country.

Speaking to JoyNews' Shola Adeyemi, many shared that they left home to seek opportunities in the city, hoping to earn money to help their parents or save for their education, as they have limited or no family support.

They noted, however, that life on the streets has proven challenging. Despite working hard, they say they are barely able to make ends meet.

According to the young homeless individuals, politicians have consistently made promises of shelter, well-paying jobs, and other support during campaign seasons but failed to deliver once elected.

For some, the recent action by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has reinforced their disillusionment with the political system.

“Politicians come and make a lot of promises to us, but they never fulfill them. Until we see real change, we won’t bother voting," one said.

In 29 days, electorates in the country would go to the polls to decide who would be steering the affairs of the country from January 5, 2025.

As December 7, draws near, the campaign intensifies, with political parties disseminating their commitments to transform the country when they are given the opportunity.