Out of the 390 million voter registration budget, over GHS161 million is expected to be spent on allowances of registration officials while the procurement of materials is expected to cost over GHS 156 million. In 2012, the new voters register cost the Commission GHS 169,730,146.00. The 2014/2015 Limited Registration Exercise cost GHS 287,559.379. In 2016, the Limited Registration Exercise cost GHS 487,998,714.00; it is important to note that the compilation of a new voter register in 2020 is estimated to cost GHS 390,265,186.44. The expenses stated above relate to cost of hiring registration officials and procurement of consumable registration materials.

Source: GhanaWeb January 11, 2020 15:33 UTC