Minister appeals to political parties to support voter registration exercise

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Northern Regional Minister Salifu Saeed has admonished political party representatives at the ongoing voter registration centres to support the Electoral Commission to deliver a good job.

According to him, the new voters’ register being compiled will not only serve the political interest of the applicants but also support them tap into several opportunities.

Mr. Saeed made the call when he toured some registration centres in the Tamale metropolis and Sagnarigu municipality.

Speaking to the media, the Minister also called on the people to keep the peace in the region.

Covid-19 protocols

On COVID-19 protocols at the various registration centres, the Minister said more education is needed to get the people to adhere to the protocols of physical distance.

Veronica buckets with soap and hand sanitizers were seen at the centres visited.

Physical distancing and wearing of nose masks were not adhered to.

The Northern Region has 1,944 registration centres put into 395 clusters.

The registration which started today June 30 is expected to end on August 6.

By Christopher Amoako|3news.com|Ghana