The Electoral Commission of Namibia has registered over 22,000 persons with disabilities for the upcoming regional and local authority elections. ECN operations director Zenia Klazen shared this information during a media briefing on election preparations.
The commission plans to give priority at polling stations to individuals with disabilities, the elderly, and pregnant women. This will be managed on a rotating basis between lines, according to deputy director Marilyn Kazetjikuria. She explained that Braille ballot papers, currently being finalized with the National Federation of People with Disability in Namibia, will be available for visually impaired voters.
Kazetjikuria also clarified provisions for voter assistance, stating that any person helping another voter is limited to assisting a maximum of ten individuals. She noted that family members may accompany those needing help, with the presiding officer's approval. The commission will announce the final election results after verifying all vote counts.
The commission plans to give priority at polling stations to individuals with disabilities, the elderly, and pregnant women. This will be managed on a rotating basis between lines, according to deputy director Marilyn Kazetjikuria. She explained that Braille ballot papers, currently being finalized with the National Federation of People with Disability in Namibia, will be available for visually impaired voters.
Kazetjikuria also clarified provisions for voter assistance, stating that any person helping another voter is limited to assisting a maximum of ten individuals. She noted that family members may accompany those needing help, with the presiding officer's approval. The commission will announce the final election results after verifying all vote counts.
