South Dayi MP Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor has expressed concerns about the GH₵0.50 fee imposed on voters checking their details through the Electoral Commission’s (EC) new shortcode.
The EC has launched the shortcode *71151# as a new method for voters to easily verify their information, starting from August 20, 2024.
However, Mr. Dafeamekpor took to X to question the rationale behind the fee and to inquire about the destination of the funds collected.
The MP pointed out that Parliament has already approved the budget for this exercise.
“Why is the Electoral Commission levying a fee of GH₵0.50 on every registered voter before they can check their name in the provisional register using the shortcode 71151#? Who is getting these monies?” he asked.
He contended that citizens should not have to pay extra fees to confirm their names on the voter register, regardless of whether the verification is done electronically.
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