The Electoral Commission of Ghana’s special voting exercise in the Upper East Region concluded with an impressive voter turnout of 87.36%, reflecting the dedication of security personnel, election officials, and other designated voters in the democratic process.
The exercise, conducted across 15 constituencies, was characterized by calmness, efficiency, and transparency, with no significant incidents reported.
Constituency Highlights
In an official communiqué copied to A1 Radio, the Electoral Commission indicated that the Nabdam constituency recorded the highest turnout of 100%, with all 108 registered special voters casting their ballots.
The efficient organization and the smooth functioning of biometric verification devices (BVDs) contributed to the flawless process.
In the Garu constituency, turnout reached an impressive 94.03%, with voting starting promptly at 7:00 a.m. and concluding at 5:00 p.m. without disruptions. The BVDs also performed reliably, with one polling station reporting a battery level of 53% at the close of polls.
The Binduri and Builsa South constituencies followed closely with turnouts of 91.77% and 91.14%, respectively. Election officials and observers in these areas commended the smooth coordination of the exercise.
In larger constituencies like Navrongo Central and Bolgatanga Central, turnout percentages stood at 87.58% and 84.71%, respectively. These areas handled a significant number of special voters, with Navrongo Central alone recording 543 votes cast out of 620 registered.
Overall Performance
Of the 7,012 registered special voters in the Upper East Region, 6,126 participated in the exercise. Male voters outnumbered females, with 3,611 men and 2,515 women casting their votes.
The adherence to polling schedules across the region ensured timely openings and closings of polling stations. This was evident in constituencies like Chiana-Paga and Tempane, where voting was reported to have started promptly and ended on time.
Observations and Comments
Electoral officials and observers lauded the peaceful nature of the exercise. In constituencies like Bawku Central and Pusiga, the elections were described as “peaceful and successful,” while Bolgatanga East and Bongo also reported calm and orderly voting.
The Electoral Commission’s commitment to efficiency and transparency was evident across the region, with no major technical issues or irregularities reported.
“This successful exercise paves the way for smooth conduct in the general elections,” the EC added.
Source: A1Radioonline.Com | 101.1MHz | Moses Apiah | Bongo
