Fulanis in Ghana kick against use of Ghana card, passport for new voter card
The Tabital Pulaaku International Ghana Chapter and Danbaki Royal family representing the entire Fulani community in Ghana, have kicked against the Electoral Commission’s (EC) plans to resort to the use of the Ghana card and passport as proof of citizenship for the upcoming voter registration exercise billed for later this month.
The groups are calling on Parliament to reject the CI laid before it to make it lawful for the EC to use only the Ghana card and passport for the registration exercise.
The Fulani community in Ghana noted that many of their compatriots have no Ghana card or passport and, therefore, “Passing or accepting the CI in its current state amounts to disenfranchising the entire Fulani community in Ghana.”
In a statement, the Fulani community called for the amendment of the CI to include other national documents such as the birth certificate, current voter ID among others, “or we call for a total rejection of the CI.”
The Fulani community said they will continue to resist any attempt by any national public institution that tries to de-nationalise them in the country.
The concerns of the Fulani dovetail into calls by the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and some political parties that resorting to the use of only the Ghana card and passport as proof of identification for the voter card registration will disenfranchise many Ghanaians.
Trending News
Duayaw Nkwanta Traditional Council commends NPP gov't for making Fire Service Training School dream possible
09:32Bagbin urges protection of Ghanaian family values, applauds traditional authorities
10:37Distribution of textbooks to public schools starts next week: Minister
09:25Akufo-Addo to launch smart schools project today
08:26Bawumia commissions another Fire Service Academy &Training School taking national tally to 3
09:24Kwesi Ahwoi apologises to Mahama
08:16Exempt all health facilities from unscheduled dumsor – Minority to govt
03:36Food suppliers suspect 'deliberate, unconscionable' MoE to sabotage National Food Buffer Stock Company
09:11Yellow army KNUST chapter launched
02:18John Kumah to be buried May 18
03:20