{"id":187123,"date":"2024-06-05T13:07:12","date_gmt":"2024-06-05T13:07:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/06\/05\/establish-voter-transfer-centres-on-university-campuses\/"},"modified":"2024-06-05T13:07:12","modified_gmt":"2024-06-05T13:07:12","slug":"establish-voter-transfer-centres-on-university-campuses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/06\/05\/establish-voter-transfer-centres-on-university-campuses\/","title":{"rendered":"Establish voter transfer centres on university campuses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) has appealed to the Electoral Commission (EC) to set up voter transfer centres on various University campuses.<\/p>\n<p>This request is aimed at accommodating its members who are registered voters but will be unable to cast their votes in their designated constituencies due to their academic commitments to transfer their votes.<\/p>\n<p>NUGS, the official voice for all Ghanaian students, represents over 12.5 million students from basic to postgraduate level, both locally and internationally.<\/p>\n<p>It is composed of six blocks. The organization\u2019s main objective is to champion the welfare and interests of Ghanaian students. It collaborates actively with relevant stakeholders to advocate for quality and accessible education for all, irrespective of ethnic, social, or religious backgrounds.<\/p>\n<p>On Wednesday, June 5, NUGS in a statement explained that the request was necessitated by the fact that a significant number of its members are currently pursuing their studies in various institutions across the country, far from their hometowns.<\/p>\n<p>The statement highlighted that many students are currently engaged in mid-semester exams, while final-year students are heavily involved in conducting research for their final project works. The financial strain of commuting between their former voting locations and current campuses, especially considering the country\u2019s economic situation, was also cited as a major concern.<\/p>\n<p>NUGS emphasised the importance of ensuring that these students exercise their constitutional right to vote as stipulated in the 1992 constitution of Ghana; Article 42. It states that \u201cEvery citizen of Ghana of eighteen years or above who is of sound mind has the right to vote.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA person shall be registered as a voter if they are a citizen of Ghana and are of eighteen years or above\u201d according to Article 43 of the 1992 constitution.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe kindly request that the Electoral Commission takes the necessary steps to enable the limited transfer of votes for our members, in accordance with the following constitutional requirements: Article 45 which states that \u201cA voter shall vote at the polling station where they are registered\u201d and Article 46 which states that \u201cThe Electoral Commission shall make regulations for the transfer of votes.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe believe that this will ensure that our members are not disenfranchised and can fully participate in the democratic process come December<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1054493\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-06-05-at-11.30.01_17015103.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"586\" height=\"1080\"  \/> 2024.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><em><strong>Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Click on the link to join the Citi Newsroom channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU:\u00a0https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>No spams, just the stories that truly matter! #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) has appealed to the Electoral Commission (EC) to set up voter transfer centres on various University campuses. 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