Voter registration plan makes Ghana Card ‘political tool,’ claims opposition

Ghana’s main opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), says it strongly stands against an ongoing move to make the country’s national ID (Ghana Card) the only credential required for voter registration ahead of general elections in December.

The Electoral Commission (EC) raised the proposal last year through a Constitutional Instrument presented to parliament for examination.

There has been no conclusive move on the proposal yet given the strong disapproval it has attracted, including from lawmakers.

The EC however …

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