The Electoral Commission (EC) has extended the ongoing voter registration exercise by two days.

Originally scheduled to end on May 27, the exercise will now conclude on May 29. The EC announced this extension in a public notice, citing network challenges that caused delays as the reason for the extension.

“The exercise will now end on Wednesday the 29th of May 2024. This arrangement has been put in place to make up for the network challenges experienced during the first two (2) days of the registration exercise,” the notice read.

The notice reaffirmed the commission's dedication to ensuring that all eligible individuals have the chance to register.

“We urge all eligible citizens who are yet to register to visit the Commission's office in the district where they reside to register to vote,” it added.

The ongoing limited voter registration exercise, which commenced on May 7, is designed to enable first-time voters and other eligible individuals to obtain voter cards.

Despite encountering challenges such as network issues and the registration of minors and foreigners, the Electoral Commission (EC) has remained transparent, keeping the public informed and taking corrective actions to mitigate these issues.