Error on registration slip does not affect voter eligibility – EC clarifies

File photo: The Electoral Commission is currently embarked on a 21-day voter registration exercise

The Electoral Commission (EC) has addressed concerns over a registration slip error that has been making rounds on social media.

The slip in question displayed conflicting information, indicating that the individual registered in Kasoa, Central Region, but their district was listed as Ayawaso North, which is in the Greater Accra Region.

In response to the trending photo, the EC issued a statement on Wednesday, May 8, clarifying that the discrepancy on the registration slip is not mirrored on the actual Voter Identification card of the concerned applicant.

The commission emphasized, "The error is confined to the Registration Slip, which is used merely as a reference for instances where an Applicant might need to replace his/her Voter ID Card. Importantly, this error has no bearing on the voter's eligibility to vote."

Meanwhile following widespread network challenges on the second day of the ongoing voter registration exercise, the EC has instructed its officers to switch to offline mode.

"The Commission wishes to inform all its stakeholders and the General Public that some challenges were experienced with the network this afternoon, affecting the Online mode of registration. The Commission has directed its District Officers to switch to the Offline mode of registration beginning tomorrow, the 9th of May, 2024.

"The Commission apologizes for the delays experienced this afternoon," the statement added.

The commission further assured that should the challenge affect the 21-day exercise, it will ensure an extension to the May 27 deadline.

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