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    The challenges of continuous voter registration under the c.i.91 in the Wassa Amenfi East Municipal, Western Region.
    (KNUST, 2019-06) Asante, Juliana Akosua
    The purpose of this research is to examine how one such electoral reform, the C.I.91 has impacted on deepening the democratic culture. This research study was based on a review of available relevant literature and empirical study undertaken by the researcher. The empirical research was implemented through a qualitative study approach using semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders in the electoral process. The study produced some key findings; that the adoption of electoral reforms under the C.I.91 has vastly improved the confidence, trust and participation of the Ghanaian electorate by the use of the biometric voter registration and subsequent biometric verification of voters during the elections. The C.I.91 improved upon the CI 75 and created a sense of relative political stability and acceptability, especially after 2013 NPP election petition at the Supreme Court on the 2012 presidential election. Ghana won international praise and made the country a reference point for peaceful democracies most importantly after the Supreme Court. The ruling identified some shortcomings in the operational and legal framework of the EC and subsequently called for electoral reforms to keep the EC abreast with Current electoral needs and trends. On of such reform culminated in the enactment of the C.I.91. This study found out that these achievements of the EC are being hampered with some limitations among which are the implementation these reforms in rural districts and its impact on the delivery of election services to the electorates. The main conclusions drawn from the study were thatelectoral reforms were indispensable for the country’s march towards an advanced democracy; and that these limitations without redress seek to derail the benefits accrued from these reforms. Following on, this study argues for active participation and collaboration among stakeholders in proposing, promoting and implementing adequate electoral reforms.