Namibia: ECN denies blocking offenders from registering to vote – News

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has refuted allegations made by an opposition party that it did not allow offenders the opportunity to register as voters.

ECN chief electoral and referenda officer Peter Shaama in a media statement yesterday said the allegations are devoid of any truth and are therefore misleading.

“The commission consulted with the correctional facilities management and resolved to establish registration points at correctional facilities including police…