The large number of voters who turned
up to vote early in Okakarara, in the Otjozondjupa region, were let
down by polling stations opening late and others experiencing
technical difficulties.
Okakarara returning officer, Karen
Tjijombo claimed all polling stations opened on time and that the
voting process is continuing smoothly.
However, The Namibian observed that the
Okakarara Vocational Training Centre opened 07h45, while the old age
home polling station opened on time but experienced technical
difficulties with the voter verification device (VVD).
An officer at the Okakarara Community
Hall polling station said they also experienced challenges with the
VVD.
Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN)
official Erwin Katjatako confirmed the technical difficulties but
said the officers are now using the manual voters roll to verify
voters.
“The turnout is really good and
surprising. It shows
people are really exercising their rights,” said Katjako.
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| Photos: Ndanki Kahiurika |
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