The Elections and Boundaries Commission is advising all Political Paries, candidates contesting the 2019 Local General Elections, electors and all other democratic stakeholders to respect the laws or face the consequences. Ignorance of the law is not an excuse. We…
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Defective Ballot papers to be destroyed
Defective Special Ballots to be destroyed
What’s the law with respect to employees’ time-off for voting?
The Elections and Boundaries Commission wishes to bring to the attention of ALL employers and employees, the provisions relating to time-off for voting as stipulated in the Representation of the People Act, Chapter 2:01. According to Election Rule 28, every…
Where to locate the Commission’s Special Polling Stations for the 2019 Local Government Elections
In addition to the Special Polling Stations established by Returning Officers, the Commission establishes additional polling stations. Persuant to Election Rule 76 of the Representation of the People Act, Chapter 2:01, these additional polling stations are established by the EBC,…
The Listing of Special Polling Stations established by Returning Officers for the 2019 Local Government Elections
The Elections and Boundaries Commission wishes to advise the public that the SPECIAL POLLING STATIONS established by Returning Officers, in accordance with Election Rule 73 of the Representation of the People Act, Chapter 2:01, for the upcoming Local Government Elections,…
Collection of “Special Envelopes” for Special Electors starts today
Did you apply to be treated as a Special Elector? If so it’s time to collect your envelope that contains your ballot paper, which you will need to be able to vote. Simply go to the Registration Area Office you…
Distribution of Special Elector Ballot Papers for the 2019 Local Government Elections successfully completed
The Elections and Boundaries Commission, (EBC) wishes to advise all candidates contesting the upcoming Local Government Elections, political parties, and the general public that in response to a procedural error, new ballot papers have been issued for use by Special…
The List of Aldermen Nominated for the 2019 Local Government Elections
In accordance with section 12A (1) and (2) of the Municipal Corporation Act, Chapter 25:04, parties fielding candidates in an election under section 11 for a Municipality or Corporation shall, at the time of nomination of the candidates for Councillors,…
Notice of Taking a Poll – who are the Candidates for the 2019 Local Government Elections?
It is a statutory requirement, when a poll is to be taken, to give notice, as soon as practicable after Nomination Day, of the day on which and the hours during which the poll will be taken; the location of…
Press Release – Close of Nomination Day for 2019 Local Government Elections
Press Release from the EBC on the Close of Nomination Day 2019