By Kingsley Mamore
Dambai (O/R), Dec 4, GNA – A total of 3,240 out of the 3,600 registered voters for the special voting exercise have exercised their franchise, with a 90 per cent turnout.
The figure comprises 2,291 males and 940 females.
Mr Nuhu Mahama, the Oti Regional Director of the Electoral Commission, in an interview with the Ghana News Agency, said Krachi East recorded the highest turnout of 628 with Guan returning 51.
A total of 423,765 registered voters in the Oti Region are expected to vote on Saturday, as Ghana heads to the polls.
“The upcoming general election is crucial for the country and the EC has been working tirelessly to ensure a smooth and peaceful voting process, with Saturday’s polls expected to be highly contested,” he said.
He assured the people of Oti Region the the EC’s commitment to transparency, fairness and integrity in the electoral process.
Mr Mahama encouraged them to come out in their numbers to exercise their franchise adding that the Commission had put adequate measures in place to ensure an incident-free election.
Mr Samuel Adzomani, a voter, among other enthusiastic voters, are upbeat for the upcoming elections, expressing their eagerness to cast their ballot.
He said they planned to arrive at their designated polling stations as early as 0400 hours and wait for the EC officials to commence the process.
GNA