Politics of Thursday, 23 January 2020Source: Richard Obeng Bediako, ContributorVoter registration exercise not compulsory, NDC can boycott - Obiri BoahenNana Obiri Boahen, deputy general of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP)The Deputy General of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Obiri Boahen says the National Democratic Congress (NDC) can decide to boycott the compilation of new voter’s register which is scheduled to come on April 18, 2020. The Electoral Commission (EC) says it will begin compiling the new voters register for the December 2020 elections in April. Obiri Boahen, therefore, dared the opposition party to boycott the registration exercise to demonstrate their seriousness. Meanwhile, the EC says the procurement of the new BVMS and compiling of a new register will save the country GH?173.07 million, compared to upgrading the current system. The Commission intends to complete the exercise by May 30, 2020.

Source: GhanaWeb January 23, 2020 14:48 UTC