The Electoral Commission (EC) has justified its proposal to change the date for both Presidential and Parliamentary elections from December 7 to November 7, 2024.
The EC stated that the proposal, initially put forth by the political parties, aims to allow sufficient time for the commission to effectively manage its operations, particularly in the event of a run-off.
The proposals were put forward during the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting held on Monday, January 22, 2024.
The EC also wants election days to be designated as national holidays to boost public participation in the electoral process.
The Seventh-Day Adventist Church had earlier requested for this year’s election date to be changed.
In a petition to the Electoral Commission and the Attorney General, the church stated that the date, which falls on a Saturday, conflicts with the Sabbath—a holy day they’ve dedicated to the worship of God. The Deputy Commissioner of the Commission, Bossman Asare, said discussions would continue next week.
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