INEC urged to sustain priority voting for PWDs

Our Reporter

NON-GOVERNMENTAL Organisation (NGO), the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to sustain priority voting for Persons with Disability (PWDs) in tomorrow’s election.

The Executive Director, Mr. David Anyaele, spoke yesterday during an online assessment of INEC’s preparation for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).

He said the prioritisation of PWDs during elections should be made mandatory, not advisory, in accordance with the INEC Electoral Act as amended.

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“Section 56 (2) of the INEC Electoral (Amendment) Act 2010 states that the commission may take reasonable steps to ensure that voters with disabilities are assisted at the polling stations.

“By the provision of suitable means of communication such as Braille, large embossed print or electronic devices or sign language interpretation, or off site voting in appropriate cases.