The Electoral Commission's (EC) Limited Voters Registration Exercise is set to commence today, on Tuesday, September 12.

This exercise will be carried out across all 268 District Offices of the EC and is slated to conclude on Monday, October 2.

This decision to conduct the registration at the district offices has sparked disagreement, as some opposition political parties have taken legal action in the form of an injunction application against the EC.

Their argument revolves around the concern that this approach may disenfranchise numerous young voters, particularly those residing in rural areas.

Additionally, the EC has issued a directive stating that individuals who have reached the age of 18 since the last registration exercise or those who, for various reasons, did not register in 2020, should visit the District Office in their place of residence.

They must bring either their Ghana Card or Ghana Passport as identification for registration purposes.

“The general public is informed that it is a criminal offence for non-Ghanaians (foreigners) and persons who are not 18 years and above (minors) to attempt to register.

“Offenders and those who guarantee for them will be liable for prosecution. Additionally, guarantors who guarantee for more than the legally mandated number of ten (10) persons will be prosecuted,” the EC warned.

The EC further encouraged all eligible applicants to register and vote in the upcoming District Level Elections.

“We urge the general public to support the 2023 Voters Registration Exercise,” it concluded.