ECZ urges stakeholders to encourage people to register as voters

By Nkweto Ngoshe

Mporokoso—The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has urged electoral players to encourage eligible citizens to take advantage of the Continuous Registration of Voters (CRV) to register as voters.

ECZ Director of Electoral Operations Royd Katongo said stakeholders must take a leading role in raising awareness in their respective communities about the exercise.

Mr Katongo said the commission seeks to ensure that all eligible voters obtain voters cards in line with their constitutional rights.

Mr Katongo made the remarks during a stakeholder engagement meeting in Mporokoso District ahead of the launch of the Continuous Voter Registration in 10 additional districts tomorrow.

And Northern Province Electoral Officer Alfred Nyambose said the registration of voters is important in having successful elections at all levels.

Earlier, Acting Mporokoso District Electoral Officer Hildah Kasonde called for collaborative efforts to ensure the success of the continuous voter registration exercise.

The Electoral Commission of Zambia launched the Continuous Registration of Voters commenced on 1st June, 2022 in provincial capitals and has been rolling out to other towns.

The commission will 4th June launch the continuous voter registration exercise in ten more districts.

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