Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, has emphasized that individuals vouching for more than ten people during the voter registration process will be prosecuted as per its regulations.

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To ensure accurate registration, the EC limits each person's vouching to a maximum of ten individuals.

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Additionally, anyone vouching for a foreigner violates the law and will face appropriate action.

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During a press briefing on August 17, 2023, Jean Mensa highlighted the required identification documents for voter registration and cautioned that those disregarding the guidelines would face legal consequences.

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She urged the media to aid in educating citizens about this aspect of the law.

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Mensa also announced that district-level elections, slated for December 19, 2023, will be held across the country, except in the Nkoranza North and South districts, where they will occur in 2025.

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She encouraged active participation in these nonpartisan elections, which elect representatives for local government structures.

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The district-level elections, held every four years, encompass all 6,272 electoral areas, excluding Nkoranza North and South due to security concerns.

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The Chairperson disclosed that the Commission has outlined a comprehensive program for the 2023 district-level elections, to be disclosed soon.

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She urged citizens to take advantage of the ongoing voter registration process and actively engage in the upcoming elections on December 19, 2023.

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