IEC accused of neglecting PLWDs

Voters waiting to cast their votes on polling day
Voters waiting to cast their votes on polling day

PALAPYE: The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has been accused of neglecting people living with disabilities (PLWDs) as they are not assisted with transport to and from polling stations.

Speaking during IEC Party Liaison Committee meeting here, Oganne Tshokologo from Ministers’ Fraternal said some PLWDs cannot walk to the polling stations and the government or IEC never come up with initiatives to cater for those.

Tshokologo suggested that the IEC should provide transport to those with disabilities so that they enjoy their right to vote.

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