ANSIEC ASSURES PWDS EQUAL ACCESS TO ELECTORAL PROCESS
Afia Radio
Meanwhile, The Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) has reaffirmed its pledge to guarantee that Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) have equal access to the electoral process, enabling them to exercise their voting rights without any barriers.
This commitment was voiced by ANSIEC representatives Emeka Okeke, Head of Research and Publications, and Patience Ikeagu, Director of Logistics, during a meeting with members of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities, Anambra State Chapter.
The officials emphasized the Commission’s focus on prioritizing PWDs during the upcoming local government elections scheduled for September 28.
Responding, Comrade Ugochukwu Okeke, Chairman of Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities in Anambra, urged ANSIEC to eliminate barriers that hinder the active participation of PWDs in voting and other electoral processes.
He criticized the placement of ballot boxes in locations that are difficult for PWDs to access and raised concerns about the harassment of individuals assisting PWDs on Election Day by security personnel.
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