Step By Step On How To Vote And Fold Your Ballot Paper For The First Time

Do you know how to vote on election day?. Here is a step by step guide on what to do at the polling station

Step 1

On election day, go to the Polling Station with your Voter ID card and join the queue if any. Please don’t jump the queue.

Step 2

A polling assistant will check your particulars in the name reference list

Step 3

A verification officer will verify your identity as a registered voter with the verification machine.

Step 4

You will be issued with a Presidential Ballot paper. Please check to see if it has no marks on it. Also, ensure it has the validating stamp.

Step 5

Make your way to the Voting Booth and thumbprint (correctly) your choice of candidate.

Step 6

Cast your vote in the Presidential Ballot Box. Please make sure it is the right box.

Step 7

Proceed to the next Polling Assistant for a Parliamentary Ballot Paper

Step 8

Proceed to the Parliamentary Voting Booth and thumbprint (correctly) your choice of MP.

Step 9

Cast your ballot in the Parliamentary Ballot Box. Please make sure it is in the correct box.

Step 10

Please leave the Polling Station after voting. You can return at 5 pm for the count.

Below is how to fold your ballot paper after voting: