Dormaa Central: Low Voter Turnout Marks Voters’ Register Exhibition

The ongoing Voters’ Register exhibition in Dormaa Central, Bono Region, is witnessing a slow turnout, albeit running smoothly without any notable issues. This assessment comes from observations made at various exhibition centers in the area.

According to Ghana News Agency, the situation at the Dormaa Senior High School (Dormass) Centre ‘A’ is indicative of the trend, with only 17 out of 550 registered voters, comprising 14 males and three females, having verified their names at the time of the visit. Mr Isaac Amoah Marfo, the Exhibition Officer at this center, attributed the low turnout to the fact that most registrants were students who have since completed their studies and left for their respective towns. Marfo remains hopeful that more individuals will come to verify their names in the upcoming days.

The primary function of the Electoral Commission (EC) officials during this exhibition is to facilitate name checking and correct spelling errors. Mr Marfo explained that minor corrections would be made on the spot, but for significant changes, individuals would be directed to the EC’s district office. He also mentioned the provision of an inclusion form for those whose names are missing from the register despite having voter’s identity cards.

Further, Marfo emphasized the importance of public participation in the process, urging the community to report deceased individuals to remove their names from the register and encouraging friends and relatives to verify their details.

At the Dormass Centre ‘C’, Mr Charles Graves, the Exhibition Officer, reported a similarly low turnout, with only eight out of 512 registered voters, including seven males and one female, having checked their names. Graves advised the public to participate early to avoid any lapses, given the limited days scheduled for the exercise.

At Centre ‘B’, Mr Nii Quao Lawrence noted that only five out of 550 eligible voters, three males and two females, had verified their names so far. Meanwhile, at the Saint Dominic Preparatory School, Mr Seth Broni Tagbolorh, the Exhibition Officer, reported that no one had visited for verification. He attributed this lack of participation to low publicity, suggesting that many were unaware of the exercise.