Some Persons with Disability (PWDs) in the Keta constituency of the Volta Region are expressing concerns about the financial burden associated with reaching the limited voter registration center in the area.

The registration exercise, conducted in accordance with Article 45 of the 1992 Constitution, aims to register eligible voters aged 18 years and above for the upcoming District Assembly elections in October and the 2024 General Election.

Madam Sherita Kudoda, the Chairperson of the PWDs in Keta, stated in an interview with the Ghana News Agency that some PWDs residing in the area are struggling financially to travel to the registration center.

"Many do not have the money to travel long distances to Keta, where the registration center is located," she explained.

Madam Kudoda pointed out that PWDs living in areas such as Hatorgodo, Lawoshime, Hagodzi, Mamime, Abor, and the surrounding communities would have to spend a significant amount, not less than GH₵200, to access the limited registration center in Keta. She described this situation as challenging and unfortunate, potentially disenfranchising eligible voters in the upcoming elections.

"Our organization does not have the financial means to cover the travel expenses of our people to the registration center," she added.

Madam Kudoda appealed to individuals, philanthropists, and political parties to assist in transporting members to the registration center to enable their participation in the exercise.

She also urged the Electoral Commission to reconsider holding the limited voter's registration at various polling stations to make it more accessible for PWDs and other eligible voters, reducing the financial burden on them.