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EC bars party agents from observing transfer of votes

Registration exercise
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According to the Electoral Commission (EC) political party agents will no longer be allowed to observe the Transfer of Votes Exercise).

This comes on the back of “violent clashes” occurring at some of the EC’s District offices as a result of the Transfer of Votes.

The Memo from the EC’s Deputy Chairman, operations, the Commission said: “Regional Directors are to inform District officers not to allow Agents of Political Parties to observe the Transfer of Votes Exercise with effect from tomorrow, Monday, 3rd of June 2024.”

It, however, emphasised that: “Returning officers are required to give copies of the transferred voters list to political parties and candidates upon request,” pursuant to Regulation 22(8) of C.I. 127.

The EC began the procedure for the transfer of votes, replacement of lost or damaged voter ID and applying for proxy voting on Thursday, 30 May 2024.

The exercise will on end Friday, 14 June 2024.

Source: Apexnewsgh.com

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