Prioritize Voter Education Ahead of 2024 Elections - CODEO

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The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) has praised the Electoral Commission for retracting its proposal to shift the general election date from December to November, along with other electoral reforms. The organization stated that proceeding with the reforms would have caused significant confusion.

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In an interview with GBCNEWS, Project Lead Paul Abrampah-Mensah acknowledged that while the EC's reasons for introducing the reforms were valid, the timing of implementing such extensive changes was inappropriate.

Abrampah-Mensah urged the EC to prioritize voter education to ensure that the public is well-informed and engaged in any future electoral reforms. He emphasized the importance of initiating the reform processes immediately after the general election to allow ample time for sensitization, as post-election reports consistently recommend such measures.

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