Namibia: No extension for voters’ registration – Africa Links 24 3

… ECN needs about N$60 million extra

Despite the request from president Nangolo Mbumba to extend the current voters’ registration period, the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) says this is not possible, since it would necessitate postponing the elections.

Currently, 1,1 million people have been registered to vote, representing 65% of eligible voters.

ECN chairperson Elsie Nghikembua yesterday said the verification process of the voters’ register, the objection window and…