Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson Dafeamekpor, has weighed in on conversations on the Seventh-Day Adventist’s petition to the EC to reschedule the December 7, 2024, elections.
The SDA church has submitted a petition to the Electoral Commission, seeking a review of the voting date due to a perceived conflict with their day of worship.
The church, known for its strict adherence to Saturday as the Sabbath, has urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to reconsider the December 7 date to avoid disenfranchising its members.
In response to this request, South Dayi Member of Parliament (MP) Rockson Dafeamekpor has weighed in, highlighting the legal complexities surrounding the issue.
“The process regarding date of voting is also a matter of law so only Parliament can repeal it and make some other alternative provisions but I’m saying, this is a storm in a teacup. So for me we shouldn’t spend a pesewa on this debate,” he said.
Mr Dafeamekpor, however, entreated the EC to accommodate members of the church under the special voting.
“The law is already there. Just assure the SDA people that you will accommodate them under special voting,” the MP added.