Flood victims : Secure new voter ID cards – NDC encourages

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Volta Region has urged all flood victims of the Akosombo and Kpong dams who have lost their voter ID cards to actively participate in the process of replacing them.

“The Electoral Commission (EC) has given the assurance that the replacements will be done free of charge for all flood victims. This initiative is crucial to ensure that all eligible voters retain their ability to participate in the December 7 and future electoral processes without hindrance,” it said.

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Sorkpa Kafui Agbleze, the Volta Regional Communication Officer of the NDC, issued a statement encouraging all affected individuals to visit the nearest EC Offices in their respective districts from May 30 to June 14 2024 to have their lost voter ID cards replaced, stressing that “this also applies to those who may want to transfer their votes or apply to vote by proxy.”

NDC support

It reiterated that the NDC is committed to support this process and provide whatever assistance required to ensure a seamless and efficient replacement procedure.“Every citizen’s right to vote is fundamental and inalienable, and we stand with them to ensure that this right is preserved despite the challenges posed by the unfortunate flood disaster,” the statement by the NDC stressed.

It stated that the party would continue to campaign for and help the Volta Region’s people in any way possible in their efforts to democratically remove the New Patriotic Party (NPP) from power on December 7, 2024.

The Volta River Authority’s (VRA) spill has a significant impact on approximately 39,000 Ghanaians downstream. “We recognise the devastating impact this act has had on lives, properties and livelihoods across our beloved region.”

Flood victims voters ID cards

In a news release dated May 17, 2024, the EC stated that it would replace voter ID cards for victims of the Akosombo Dam spill. It stated that as a well-meaning EC, it was its responsibility to encourage all eligible voters to vote in the approaching general election.

“The replacement of voter ID cards, which is scheduled to begin on May 30, 2024, is intended to fulfill that duty,” it said, explaining that in recognition of the untold hardships and economic loss suffered by victims of the Akosombo Dam spillage, the commission would replace the voter ID cards free of charge.