The Electoral Commission (EC) has extended the deadline for the ongoing countrywide voter registration exercise ahead of elections of village Women councils and committees, for four (4) more days.
The register compilation exercise commenced on Friday 10th June 2022 and was scheduled to close today Monday 13th June 2022.
However, due to high numbers of applicants at registration centers, and requests from key stakeholders, EC says it found it necessary and took a decision to extend the exercise for four more days (Tuesday 14th June to Friday 17th June 2022) after which there will not be another extension.
According to EC chairman Justice Simon Byabakama, the extension is meant to provide an opportunity for all eligible women who have not registered to do so.
This exercise has been ongoing in each village/cell across the country to enable all willing female residents to participate in Women councils and committee elections within their respective villages.
According to Justice Byabakama, the registration exercise will continue to be conducted at registration centers in each village/cell throught Uganda starting 8:00AM to 6:00PM throughout the extended period.
The Electoral Commission further reminds the public that only willing Ugandan females of 18 years and above who are residents in their respective villages/cells are eligible to register. The purpose of the registration excercise is to elect the village Women’s Executive committee.
EC also notes that the village women residents shall be registered in a customized Register Book provided by the Commission.
A person appearing for registration shall be required to provide the names, NIN or application ID number, age, gender and village of residence. This registration is also free of charge.