The Electoral Commission (EC) has tabled a proposal, advocating for the designation of election days as national holidays.
The recommendation was presented during the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting held on Monday, January 22, 2024.
The EC emphasized at the meeting that such a move could significantly contribute to cultivating a more robust democratic culture in the country.
Advocates of the proposal argue that designating election days as national holidays would provide citizens with ample time and opportunity to participate actively in the electoral process.
This increased civic engagement, they believe, could lead to a more informed and participatory electorate.
In addition to this, the EC is also proposing that the December 7 election date should be reviewed to November 7. The EC clarified that the proposal, initially brought forward by political parties, aims to provide ample time for the commission to effectively manage its operations, particularly in the event of a run-off.
However, in a reaction the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has kicked against changing the December 7 election date.