The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has announced a crucial initiative to facilitate voter transfers for students ahead of the upcoming general elections scheduled for December 7, 2024.
This move aims to enable students who wish to vote at their campuses to transfer their votes from their original registration locations.
According to the EC, the voter transfer exercise will take place from Wednesday, July 3rd to July 5th, 2024, specifically on school campuses across Ghana.
This initiative comes in response to the advocacy of student groups and aims to ensure that students have convenient access to participate in the electoral process.
President of the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS), Daniel Oppong Kyeremeh, expressed appreciation to the EC for accommodating the transfer requests and for setting up dedicated voter transfer centres across various campuses.
He urged all Ghanaian students to take advantage of this opportunity by visiting the voter transfer centres with their identification cards for verification and activation of the transfer process.
Kyeremeh emphasized that the voter transfers are restricted to the constituency where each student’s school is located, ensuring adherence to electoral regulations.
He also highlighted ongoing efforts by NUGS to address challenges faced by Ghanaian students studying abroad, particularly concerning delays in the disbursement of stipends.
“We are actively engaged with the Office of the Chief of Staff, the Education Minister, and the Scholarship Secretariat to find lasting solutions to the issues affecting our students abroad,” Kyeremeh stated. He noted specific challenges faced by students in Morocco and Europe, assuring that measures are being implemented to resolve these issues promptly.
The voter transfer initiative by the EC is expected to enhance student participation in the electoral process, ensuring that their voices are heard in the upcoming elections.
Students are encouraged to utilize this opportunity to make their electoral choices effectively and responsibly.