Samuel Tettey
The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially published the list of polling stations for the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections on December 7, 2024.
In a statement signed by Samuel Tetteh, Deputy Chairman of the EC in charge of Operations, the Commission said it had set up 40,647 main polling stations and 328 special voting stations for the elections.
The designated special voting stations, according to the EC, will cater for eligible voters requiring special arrangements, including EC officials, security officers and journalists.
The Commission has also released the ballot statistics for the printing of ballots and Notice of Poll.
The statement explained that the Commission considered the total number of voters on the 2024 Provisional Voters’ Register (PVR) and added a two percent increase to determine the ballot statistics.
The EC said this methodology, which has been employed since 1992, aims to account for potential variations in voter turnout.
While encouraging maximum voter participation, the Commission acknowledges that not all registered voters will cast their ballots.
The EC indicated that it had factored in the two percent increase in order to avoid shortages or unnecessary waste of ballots.
The statement noted that this approach demonstrates the Commission’s commitment to efficiency and effectiveness in managing the electoral process.
The Commission assured the public of its capability to deliver on its mandate, urging citizens to trust in its efforts.
With the ballot statistics now published, the stage is set for the printing of ballots, it said.
PVR Re-Exhibition
In another statement, the Commission announced the re-exhibition of the Provisional Voters’ Register (PVR) from Tuesday, October 15 to Saturday, October 19, 2024.
It said registered voters can check their details online via short code *711*51# at no cost, or visit the Electoral Commission’s website (https://ec.gov.gh).
The statement explained that on the website, voters should click the pop-up link at the bottom-right corner and enter their 10-digit Voter ID number to access their registration details.
Any discrepancies must be reported to the District Office where voters are registered for correction. After October 19, online checks will still be available, but corrections cannot be made, the Commission added.
It wants the political parties to use the Commission’s provided template to submit discrepancies during the re-exhibition period.
This exercise follows the Commission’s assurance at the October 1 Special Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting to re-exhibit the revised PVR.
By Ernest Kofi Adu
