The Electoral Commission (EC) aims to add between 50,000 to 70,000 new voters to the electoral roll during its upcoming mop-up voter registration exercise from Thursday, August 1 to Saturday, August 3, 2024.

This three-day event will target those who recently turned 18 or missed the last registration opportunity, ensuring their inclusion in the voter list.

Samuel Tettey, Deputy Chairman of the EC in charge of Operations, announced at a news conference in Accra that the exercise will be conducted at 268 District Offices, 26 Public Universities, and 41 Prison Centres nationwide.

Registration will run daily from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM and will be exclusively online. The EC has collaborated extensively with MTN to guarantee stable internet connectivity throughout the process.

Previously, from May 7 to 29, 2024, the EC conducted a Limited Voter Registration Exercise, enrolling 778,447 voters, including 408,332 females (52.45%) and 370,115 males (47.55%). Currently, the provisional voter count stands at 18,681,366.

This mop-up exercise is part of the EC's efforts to create an inclusive Voters Register for the 2024 General Election.

To register, applicants must present a Ghana Card or Ghana Passport. If these documents are unavailable, two registered voters must act as guarantors, in line with Regulation 2 of CI 91 as amended by CI 126.

A registered voter can guarantee for up to 10 people, but those who have already done so in the last exercise are ineligible to guarantee again.

Guarantors must ensure that the individuals they vouch for are Ghanaian citizens, at least 18 years old, and residents or ordinary residents of the relevant electoral area. Political parties can send agents to observe the registration process, and Mr. Tettey encouraged them to educate their agents to maintain professionalism.

The EC has coordinated with the Ghana Police Service to ensure security at registration centres. Mr. Tettey urged all participants to behave responsibly to facilitate a smooth process. He also cautioned parents against allowing underage children to participate.

Additionally, from August 20 to 27, 2024, the EC will exhibit the Voters Register at all polling stations. Registered voters are encouraged to verify their registration either in person or electronically.