The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO), has mobilized 195 observers to oversee the Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) Exercise conducted by the Electoral Commission (EC).
These observers, distributed across 146 randomly selected districts, have undergone comprehensive training in preparation for the exercise, scheduled from May 7 to May 27, 2024.
Comprising 25 Regional Coordinators, 84 stationary observers, and 86 mobile observers, the observer team aims to ensure professionalism and quality reporting throughout the registration period.
CODEO’s National Coordinator, Albert Kofi Arhin, in a statement issued on May 6, emphasized the organization’s commitment to promoting transparency and public confidence in the electoral process through its observation efforts.
He encouraged eligible voters, particularly first-time registrants, to actively participate in the registration process for the upcoming general elections.
He also called on all stakeholders, including political party leaders and supporters, to uphold the rules and procedures governing the registration exercise to maintain its integrity and credibility.
Albert Kofi Arhin stressed the importance of resolving any complaints through lawful and nonviolent means, underscoring the need for peaceful conduct during the exercise.
“The Coalition appeals to all stakeholders involved in the electoral process, with a special emphasis on political party leaders and supporters, to abide by the rules and stated procedures governing the conduct of the registration exercise and avoid any acts and expressions that may undermine the peacefulness and credibility of the registration exercise.”
“The Coalition also entreats all stakeholders to employ lawful and nonviolent avenues to seek resolution for any complaints that may arise during the exercise,” he stated.
Additionally, he assured the public that observation reports would be regularly disseminated throughout the registration period.
The observation of the 2024 Biometric Voter Registration exercise receives support from the Embassy of the Netherlands and the National Democratic Institute (NDI), funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under the Consortium for Elections and Political Processes Strengthening (CEPPS) mechanism.
