KAMPALA, Uganda – The Electoral Commission (EC) of Uganda announced Monday that the remaining 620 polling stations that had not begun displaying the National Voters Register on April 25 have now officially commenced the exercise.
This development ensures that the voter register is being displayed at all polling stations nationwide, allowing for full public participation in the verification process ahead of upcoming elections.
According to EC spokesperson Julius Mucunguzi, the initial delay at the 620 polling stations has been resolved, and these locations will also conduct the display for the full 21-day statutory period.
“These 620 polling stations will also get the opportunity to display the national voters register for 21 days as required statutorily in the law,” Mucunguzi said.
He urged all eligible Ugandan voters to participate in verifying their registration details at their respective polling stations, emphasizing the critical role of accuracy and transparency in the electoral process.
“We call upon Ugandans, we call upon the public to take this matter of the display of the national voters register as a very important exercise,” Mucunguzi stated. “It is through this display and scrutiny of the register that we ensure it is clean and only those who are eligible remain.”
Mucunguzi stressed the importance of voters checking their names and photographs for accuracy and reporting any irregularities, such as individuals under the age of 16 or those appearing multiple times on the register.
“Voters should check that their names and photographs are correctly listed, and report anyone who is under the age of 16, or appears more than once on the register,” he added. “This helps us build a credible register that gives our country the pride it deserves.”
He reassured the public that Electoral Commission staff are present at all 38,315 polling stations across the country to provide assistance throughout the entire display period, which runs daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., including weekends and public holidays.
Mucunguzi also encouraged citizens to utilize the established parish tribunals to address any disputes or concerns that may arise during the verification process.
“Those that should not be on the voters register must be removed through the legal process that is provided under the law. Parish tribunals have been established to handle such complaints, so that together, we can have a clean, credible voters register,” he emphasized.
Mucunguzi reiterated the Electoral Commission’s stance that a credible voters register is fundamental to ensuring free and fair elections in Uganda.
