The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and five other political parties gathered at the Kawukudi school park this morning to begin the protests.
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The coalition will march through the city in a bid to force the Electoral Commission (EC) to back down on its decision to compile a new voters’ register.
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This is the third demonstration against the EC, with two street protests having already taken place in Tamale and Kumasi.
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The parties have cited cost and timing as their reason for objecting to the compilation of a new electoral roll.
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Organisers of the demonstration have also indicated that the protestors will besiege offices of the EC to demand that their request is met.
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Already, hundreds of protestors are taking part in the march, including APC’s Hassan Ayariga, NDC’s Ofosu Ampofo and Sylvester Mensah, and PNC’s Bernard Mornah.
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PHOTOS: Demonstration underway as NDC, other parties protest against new voter's register