A group of Metro Mass drivers deployed to Nandom to transport voters have expressed disappointment and frustration after being unable to participate in the voting process themselves.
The drivers, who hail from various locations, were required to report to Nandom, leaving them without an opportunity to cast their ballots in their respective constituencies.
The drivers who were reluctant to speak on camera, citing fears of victimization conveyed their discontent with the situation to 3news’ Ibrahim Wangara. According to them, they feel disenfranchised and excluded from the democratic process.
This development raises concerns about the welfare and rights of essential workers, such as drivers, who are critical to the smooth conduct of elections.
They are now calling on authorities to consider adding them up to the special voting process next time in order not to prevent them from executing their civic role.
“…We should have been added to the security, and EC officials to do the special voting,” they lamented.
This highlights the need for election organizers and authorities to consider the potential impact of deployment on the voting rights of these workers.
The incident has sparked calls for greater consideration and support for essential workers who are required to work on election day, ensuring that they are not disenfranchised in the process.
