The Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) has announced that there are currently over 18.6 million registered voters. Additionally, the recent limited registration drive has added 778,447 new voters to the roll.Jean Mensa, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, revealed these figures during her appearance before Parliament to discuss preparations for the December 7 elections.

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She also shared that a mop-up registration exercise will be held from Thursday, August 1, 2024, to Saturday, August 3, 2024, across all district offices, including the new Guan district, to ensure that all eligible individuals are registered.Mensa noted that the voter exhibition exercise has been postponed to August to align with the mop-up registration.

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Furthermore, the Commission has appointed 210,000 officials who will receive training to ensure they can perform their duties effectively. The EC Chair emphasized that the Commission now has comprehensive data on all recruited staff, which will enhance management and coordination.In addition, Mensa announced the filing fees for the upcoming elections: GH¢100,000 for presidential candidates and GH¢10,000 for parliamentary candidates.

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To promote greater participation, the Commission will waive 25 percent of these fees for women and Persons With Disabilities (PWDs).

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