EC Releases Calendar for 2024 Elections

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The Electoral Commission (EC) has unveiled crucial dates for the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections, marking significant milestones in the political calendar. Nominations for candidates will be accepted from September 9 to 13, setting the stage for a pivotal phase in the electoral process.

Following this, the balloting for positions on the presidential ballot paper is scheduled for September 23, 2024, with parliamentary balloting taking place on September 24, 2024. The EC aims to promptly declare the results of the presidential polls within three days of the voting exercise, pending smooth proceedings.

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In an exclusive reveal to the Daily Graphic, the EC's program of activities for the 2024 general election outlines a voter registration exercise from May 7 to May 27, 2024. Subsequently, a nationwide initiative to replace missing voter ID cards will commence on May 30, 2024.

Preceding the registration drive will be an extensive 56-day public education campaign from April 1 to May 26, 2024. The provisional voters' register is slated to be shared with political parties between July 9 and 18, 2024, followed by an exhibition period from July 15 to 24, 2024.


The final voter register is anticipated to be disseminated to political entities between August 30 and September 5, 2024. Additionally, stakeholder engagements, including meetings with non-political party entities and public interactions under the "Let The Citizen Know" series, are planned to foster transparency and understanding.

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Special Voting for selected professionals is set for December 2, ahead of the main polls on December 7, 2024. This special opportunity will be extended to security agencies and accredited media personnel engaged in election day duties.

While all outlined dates are subject to review, sources within the EC emphasized the commitment to declaring presidential results within a maximum of three days post-election. Regional Collation Centres will play a vital role in announcing results at the regional level, aligning with the EC's mission to uphold openness and fairness in electoral processes.


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