Mayor of Accra tours voter registration centre at Ablekuma South; encourages participation

The Mayor of Accra, Hon Elizabeth Sackey has embarked on a working visit to a voter registration centre at Nii Kojo Ababio Basic School in Accra to encourage participation in the ongoing limited voter registration exercise.

The visit was also to, among other things, inspect the facilities and ensure that the registration process was conducted smoothly and efficiently.

The 21-day registration exercise, which began today, will continue until May 27, 2024, and to be eligible for registration, individuals must prove their Ghanaian citizenship using one of the following documents: A Ghanaian citizenship identity card, a driving license, a birth certificate, a passport, a baptismal certificate, or be attested to by two guarantors.

In an interaction with registration officials and potential voters during the tour, Mayor Sackey emphasised the importance of the registration process, particularly for first-time voters and those wishing to obtain a voter card.